dismal

• Décrit quelque chose de déprimant, sombre ou de très mauvaise qualité, qui inspire un profond abattement ou un manque d'espoir.

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.

   morne, lugubre

   • 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.

   Synonymesbleakcheerlessdepressingdrearyforlorngloomymelancholymorosesomberwretched

   Antonymesbrightcheerfulhappyjoyfuloptimisticsunny

2. Very poor or badB2informal

   Extremely bad, unsuccessful, or of very low quality.

   Très mauvais, lamentable

   • 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.

   Synonymesabysmalappallingatrociousawfuldeplorabledreadfulhopelesshorrendousterriblewretched

   Antonymesadmirableexcellentoutstandingsplendidsuperb