dismal

• Beschreibt etwas, das bedrückend schlecht, düster oder von sehr niedriger Qualität ist; auch etwas, das trostlos oder freudlos wirkt.

Describes something that is depressingly bad, gloomy, or of very poor quality.

1. Gloomy or depressingB2formal

   Causing or showing a mood of sadness, gloom, or hopelessness.

   Düster

   • The weather was dismal, with dark clouds and constant rain.
   • He felt a dismal sense of failure after the exam.
   • The abandoned house had a dismal atmosphere.

   Synonymebleakcheerlessdepressingdrearyforlorngloomymelancholymorosesomberwretched

   Antonymebrightcheerfulhappyjoyfuloptimisticsunny

2. Very poor or badB2informal

   Extremely bad, unsuccessful, or of very low quality.

   Erbärmlich

   • The team gave a dismal performance in the final match.
   • Sales figures for the quarter were dismal.
   • His attempt at cooking was a dismal failure.

   Synonymeabysmalappallingatrociousawfuldeplorabledreadfulhopelesshorrendousterriblewretched

   Antonymeadmirableexcellentoutstandingsplendidsuperb