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dismal Synonyms

Another word for dismal

Choosing another word for dismal depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Causing or showing a mood of gloom, depression, or dreariness.

Usage Example

"We walked home through the cold, gloomy rain after the match was canceled."

Strongest
gloomy
dreary
bleak
depressing
cheerless
Strong
somber
miserable
melancholy

• adjective (Context 2)

Pitifully or disgracefully bad in quality, performance, or outcome.

Usage Example

"The company reported abysmal sales figures for the third consecutive quarter."

Strongest
abysmal
dreadful
Strong
appalling
terrible
atrocious
woeful
pathetic
wretched

Opposites of dismal

The opposite of dismal shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cheerful
excellent
outstanding
bright
superb
stellar
sunny
pleasant
See all opposites of dismal

• Nearby Words

disloyal
disloyally
disloyalty
dismal
dismally
dismalness
dismantle

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dismal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dismal
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