dismal

BrE /ˈdɪz.məl/ AmE /ˈdɪz.məl/

adjective en → es

1 UNPLEASANT [attributive / predicative] B1

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

  • The weather was dismal.

    El clima era desagradable.

2 FAILING [attributive / predicative] B1

very poor or failing; not successful at all

fracasado, deficiente, pésimo

  • a dismal performance/result

Collocations dismal exam results · dismal sales figures

  • The company's financial situation is looking rather dismal.

    La situación financiera de la empresa se ve bastante desfavorable.