NSW Selective & Scholarship
Dismal
adjective/DIZ-muhl/
Very gloomy, sad, or so poor that it makes you lose hope.
In contextAfter a dismal first half, the team finally started scoring goals.
Remember it
Dismal starts like 'dismiss' — a dismal day makes you want to dismiss all your hope.
Use it well
Use for gloomy weather, moods, or disappointingly bad results.