dismal

Example Sentences

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That, more than anything, was what was on dismal display Wednesday night.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

The prospects for negotiations reopening the strait and ending the war are dismal, and there is no guarantee that force can accomplish what diplomacy cannot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

U.S. equity futures were pointing toward another dismal open — and then things abruptly turned around.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

The stock looks set to extend its dismal performance from last year, when it fell 27% against the 16% gain for the benchmark index.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

I hated the dismal place full of sick and suffering women, but we had to go back, again and again, for Betsie’s condition was growing worse.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom