Dismal and Dispirited

Dismal

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

Dispirited is a synonym for dismal in sorrowful topic. In some cases you can use "Dispirited" instead an adjective "Dismal", when it comes to topics like gloomy.

Nearby Word: dismally

Dispirited

Dispirited adjective - Marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm.

Dismal is a synonym for dispirited in sorrowful topic. Sometimes you can use "Dismal" instead an adjective "Dispirited".

Nearby Words: dispiriting, dispiritedly
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