Pronunciation: /ˈdɪz.məl/
noun a word used to identify a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 The weather forecast predicted a dismal for the weekend.
A2 The student's grades were a dismal, causing concern for their parents.
B1 The company's financial report painted a dismal for the upcoming quarter.
B2 The team's performance in the championship was a dismal compared to last year.
C1 The novel depicted a dismal of society's future if environmental issues were not addressed.
C2 The artist's latest exhibition received a dismal from critics, despite high expectations.
adjective a descriptive word used to modify a noun or pronoun, indicating a low or gloomy quality
A1 The weather forecast for tomorrow looks dismal.
A2 The team's performance in the match was dismal.
B1 The company's financial results for the quarter were dismal.
B2 The student's grades in the subject were dismal, leading to concerns about their academic progress.
C1 The outlook for the economy is dismal, with experts predicting a recession.
C2 The movie received dismal reviews from critics, with many calling it a failure in storytelling.
formal The company's financial report showed a dismal performance for the quarter.
informal The weather forecast for tomorrow looks dismal, so don't forget your umbrella.
slang I had a dismal time at the party last night, it was so boring.
figurative Despite the dismal outlook, she remained hopeful for a better future.
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