Dismal and Defeatist

Dismal

Dismal adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Defeatist and dismal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defeatist" instead an adjective "Dismal".

Nearby Word: dismally

Defeatist

Defeatist adjective - Emphasizing or expecting the worst.
Usage example: your defeatist attitude is depressing everyone else on the team!

Dismal and defeatist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dismal" instead an adjective "Defeatist".

Nearby Words: defeat, defeatism
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