dismal
Translation
gloomy, miserable, dreary
Examples
The weather was dismal and gray.
The weather was dismal and grey.
The team's performance was dismal.
The team's performance was dismal.
Grammar Patterns
a dismal ((noun)) a gloomy or depressing (noun) The team's performance was dismal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gloomy, dreary, depressing; Antonyms: cheerful, bright, optimistic
Etymology
From Old French 'dis mal', meaning 'evil days', which comes from Latin 'dies mali' (evil days).
Memory Tips
Think of 'dismissal'. Getting a dismissal from a job would be a dismal experience.