Dismal

Synonyms of dismal

• gloomy
• dreary
• bleak

Antonyms of dismal

• bright
• hopeful
• cheerful

Collocations of dismal

dismal failure

Frequency: 80 %

The project was a dismal failure, causing the team to rethink their strategy.

dismal weather

Frequency: 70 %

The picnic was canceled due to the dismal weather forecast.

dismal performance

Frequency: 60 %

The actor's dismal performance received harsh reviews from critics.

dismal outlook

Frequency: 50 %

The economist painted a dismal outlook for the country's economy.

dismal mood

Frequency: 40 %

The rainy day put everyone in a dismal mood.

Idiomatic Expressions for dismal

• Phrase: dismal performance
  Meaning: a very poor or unsatisfactory display of skill or ability
  Usage: The team's dismal performance in the championship game cost them the title.