Dismal and Poor

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Dismal

Dismal adjective - Extremely unsatisfactory.
Usage example: the quarterback's dismal performance suggested that he had not fully recovered from his recent injury
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Poor is a synonym for dismal in bad topic. In some cases you can use "Poor" instead an adjective "Dismal", when it comes to topics like pathetic.
Nearby Word: dismally

Poor

Poor adjective - Lacking money or material possessions.
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Dismal is a synonym for poor in abject topic. Sometimes you can use "Dismal" instead an adjective "Poor", if it concerns topics such as pathetic.
Nearby Words: poorly, poorness

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  • Literature / A Christmas Carol You're poor enough", to which Fred responds "What reason have you to be so dismal?
    Source: Literature / A Christmas Carol
  • Stirling: 0 Stirling looks better in the dark.note Mocking the dismal architecture and poor accommodations of Stirling.
    Source: Strawman U
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