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dismally

 

[ ˈdɪz.mə.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

feeling or mood

In a gloomy and depressing manner; in a way that lacks hope or enthusiasm.

Synonyms

depressingly, gloomily, hopelessly

Examples of usage

  • He looked at her dismally, knowing that she would never forgive him.
  • The rain fell dismally, adding to the somber atmosphere of the funeral.
Context #2 | Adverb

performance or outcome

In a way that is very bad or disappointing; in a manner indicating failure or lack of success.

Synonyms

abysmally, badly, poorly

Examples of usage

  • The team played dismally, losing every match of the season.
  • The company's profits were dismally low, leading to layoffs.

Translations

Translations of the word "dismally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lamentavelmente

🇮🇳 दुखद रूप से

🇩🇪 kläglich

🇮🇩 dengan suram

🇺🇦 похмуро

🇵🇱 żałośnie

🇯🇵 みじめに

🇫🇷 lamentablement

🇪🇸 lamentablemente

🇹🇷 üzücü bir şekilde

🇰🇷 우울하게

🇸🇦 بشكل بائس

🇨🇿 nešťastně

🇸🇰 nešťastne

🇨🇳 悲惨地

🇸🇮 žalostno

🇮🇸 örvæntingarfullt

🇰🇿 қапалы түрде

🇬🇪 სევდიანი

🇦🇿 kədərli şəkildə

🇲🇽 lamentablemente

Etymology

The word 'dismally' originated from the Middle English word 'dismal', which meant unlucky or disastrous. It evolved over time to represent a feeling of gloominess or disappointment. The adverb form 'dismally' gained popularity in the 19th century, reflecting a sense of hopelessness or failure.

See also: dismal.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,634, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.