dismal
adjective
causing gloom or dejection; gloomy; dreary; cheerless; melancholy.
dismally
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a word derived from
dismal.
Example Sentences
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The hosts had earlier been bowled out for 156 with England paceman Matthew Potts taking 5-46 and they again collapsed dismally in the face of ruthless quick bowling.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
I saw “The Price” on Sunday after having been dismally disappointed at the Saturday night opening of “Death of a Salesman” at A Noise Within.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
The players failed dismally but the reaction will be an evisceration of the coach.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
And considering how dismally their other relievers have performed, his resurrection might be the biggest reason the Dodgers are two wins away from the World Series.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025
Cautiously he reaches his hand to his behind and looks at me dismally.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
