dismal
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Simpson is 3 for 72—a dismal batting average of .042.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
After having to eat ‘humble pie’ following a dismal performance against the Cardinals in the season opener, the Chargers are making changes on offense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
There are always reasons to be worried about the economy and the financial outlook, which is one reason economics is known as “the dismal science.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
This could be the flaw that stops them making amends for their dismal title defence last season.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
“Corn bread? You did bring something. You didn’t go all the way to Dixie and then come back with nothing but your dismal face to show for it.”
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
Vocabulary lists containing dismal
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students, List 9
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