Dismally: meaning, definitions and examples
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dismally
[ ˈdɪz.mə.li ]
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.
performance or outcome
In a way that is very bad or disappointing; in a manner indicating failure or lack of success.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.