dismally

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière sombre, lamentable ou déprimante » ou « à un degré très mauvais ou décevant ». S'emploie pour décrire des actions ou des résultats qui suscitent la tristesse, le désespoir ou un sentiment d'échec.

An adverb meaning "in a gloomy, miserable, or depressing manner" or "to a very poor or disappointing degree." It is used to describe actions or outcomes that evoke sadness, hopelessness, or a sense of failure.

1. In a gloomy or depressing mannerB2formal

   In a way that causes or shows sadness, gloom, or hopelessness.

   de manière lugubre

   • The sky was dismally gray all day.
   • He stared dismally at the empty bank account.
   • The project failed dismally despite their best efforts.

   Synonymesbleaklydepressinglydesolatelydrearilygloomilymelancholymournfullysadlysomberlywretchedly

   Antonymesbrightlycheerfullygladlyhappilyjoyfullymerrily

2. Very badly or poorlyB2informal

   In a way that is extremely unsuccessful or inadequate.

   de manière désastreuse

   • The team performed dismally in the championship.
   • She scored dismally low on the final exam.
   • The business performed dismally in its first year.

   Synonymesabysmallyappallinglyatrociouslyawfullydreadfullyhorriblyterriblywretchedly

   Antonymesadequatelysuccessfullywell