dismal
BrE /ˈdɪz.məl/ AmE /ˈdɪz.məl/
adjective en → es
very unpleasant or depressing; very bad in a way that makes you feel sad, unhappy, or disappointed
desagradable, deprimente, malo
- a dismal day/weather
Collocations dismal performance · dismal state of affairs
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The weather was dismal.
El clima era desagradable.
very poor or failing; not successful at all
fracasado, deficiente, pésimo
- a dismal performance/result
Collocations dismal exam results · dismal sales figures
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The company's financial situation is looking rather dismal.
La situación financiera de la empresa se ve bastante desfavorable.