dismal

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin diēs (“‘day’”) and malus (“‘bad’”) ("bad day").

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• IPA: /ˈdɪzm(ə)l/

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dismal (comparative more dismal, superlative most dismal)

1. Disappointingly inadequate.

   He received a dismal compensation

2. Gloomy and bleak.

   The storm made for a dismal weekend

3. Depressing.

   She was lost in dismal thoughts of despair

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• See also Wikisaurus:cheerless

[edit] Derived terms

• dismal science

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