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Definition dismal in American English

dismal adjective

adjective
/ˈdɪzməl/
1

making you feel unhappy and without hope or enthusiasm

Example

dismal living conditions

Synonyms and related words
sad unhappy depressing
2

very bad

Example

a dismal performance/record

Synonyms and related words
bad poor second-rate
Definition dismal in American English