날씨나 분위기가 음침하고 우울하며 황량한 상태를 나타냄.
Causing a mood of gloom or depression; dark and dreary in appearance.
예문:
"The dismal gray sky matched her somber mood perfectly as she walked home."
"Walking through the dismal hallway of the abandoned hospital felt like a scene from a horror movie."
기량이나 품질, 결과 등이 매우 형편없거나 참담한.
Pitifully or disgracefully bad; showing a lack of skill or success.
예문:
"The team's dismal performance in the finals disappointed their loyal fans."
"Economists predicted a dismal outlook for the retail sector due to rising inflation."
비격식적으로 우울한 기분이나, 지리적으로 해안의 습지를 뜻함.
A state of depression or low spirits; also refers to a tract of swampy land in the Southern US.
예문:
"A case of the dismals took over the office after the major project was rejected."
"The heavy fog settled over the coastal dismal, making the crossing dangerous."