dismal
adjective/ˈdɪzməl/
Frequency rank: #9,934 most common English word
Meaning
Causing or showing gloom or sadness; dreary and depressing.
Example sentence
After receiving dismal test scores, the students felt discouraged and unsure about their futures.
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