What is another word for dismal?
157 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ d_ˈɪ_z_m_ə_l], [ dˈɪzməl], [ dˈɪzməl]Table of Contents
Similar words for dismal:- all (adjective)
- black (adjective)
- bleak, dreary, gloomy (adjective)
- dark (adjective)
- dejected (adjective)
- depressing (adjective)
- desolate (adjective)
- dull (adjective)
- funereal (adjective)
- hopeless (adjective)
- pitiful (adjective)
- ruthful (adjective)
- sullen (adjective)
- woebegone (adjective)
- dismal (noun)
- other synonyms
- forlorn
Definition for Dismal:
Synonyms for Dismal:
adj.
•all (adjective)- drab,
- disconsolate,
- gloomy,
- dingy,
- grim.
- hopeless,
- gruesome,
- in the pits,
- somber,
- black,
- shadowy,
- lowering,
- miserable,
- horrid,
- despondent,
- dim,
- overcast,
- dolorous,
- boring,
- tenebrous,
- ghastly,
- forlorn,
- funereal,
- tedious,
- inauspicious,
- morbid,
- frowning,
- afflictive,
- depressed,
- horrible,
- doleful,
- lonesome,
- dispiriting,
- disagreeable,
- monotonous,
- troublesome,
- sad.
- godforsaken,
- abandoned,
- forsaken,
- bare,
- barren,
- deserted,
- stark,
- uninhabited,
- desert,
- lonely,
- inhospitable,
- forgotten.
n.
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- sorrowful.
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- hope.
Other synonyms:
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- melting,
- soul-destroying,
- unhappy,
- tenebrific,
- affecting,
- disheartening,
- shattering,
- regrettable,
- upsetting,
- poignant,
- lachrymose,
- piteous,
- sadly,
- pitiable,
- unfortunate.
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- touching,
- painful,
- tragic,
- bittersweet.
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- bitter.
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Adjective
deplorable, disastrous, regrettable, dim, disgraceful, terrible, dreadful, pitiful, sinister, wretched, horrible, sobering, woeful, daunting, calamitous, lousy, horrendous, bad, baleful, horrific, hopeless, painful, parlous, disappointed, stark, desperate, embarrassing.
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Other Related
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Adjective
depressing, disappointing, sombre, sad, abysmal, lamentable, disheartening, miserable, distressing, discouraging, appalling, dire, frustrating, dark, unfortunate, pathetic, saddening, dull, murky, poor, tragic, sorrowful, awful.
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Antonyms for Dismal:
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adj.
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bleak, dreary, gloomy
happy, smart, favorable, joyful, pleasant, hopeful, light, bright, cheerful, luminous, intelligent, encouraging, clear, glad.
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Other antonyms:
lightsome, stimulating, sufficient, joyous, transparent, shining, satisfactory, stirring, glowing, comforting, acceptable, premium, crystalline, uplifting, cordial, lighthearted, inspiring, illumined, dazzling, prime, delightful, excellent, radiant, heartwarming, optimistic, first class, white, brilliant, great, gleaming, sunshiny, superior, exceptional, adequate, buoyant, choice, exhilarating, first-rate, wonderful, thrilling, friendly, lucid, marvelous.
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bleak, dreary, gloomy