100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "dismally"

Definition

The adverb dismally means in a manner that is gloomy, dreary, or mournful. It can describe an action done with a sense of hopelessness or a lack of success.

Synonyms

• Gloomily
• Melancholically
• Drearily
• Mournfully
• Sorrowfully
• Despondently
• Bleakly
• Dejectedly

Antonyms

• Cheerfully
• Brightly
• Happily
• Optimistically
• Joyfully
• Upliftingly

Examples

1. She looked dismally at her failing grades.
2. The weather was dismally cold and rainy all week.
3. He dismally realized that he had forgotten his keys again.
4. The team played dismally, losing the match by a large margin.
5. She smiled dismally, trying to hide her disappointment.
6. The movie ended dismally, leaving the audience in a state of shock.
7. He walked dismally through the empty streets after the storm.
8. The project was progressing dismally, far behind schedule.
9. Her performance was dismally below expectations.
10. They dismally acknowledged their defeat in the competition.
11. The house looked dismally abandoned and neglected.
12. He sighed dismally at the thought of another long day at work.
13. The news reported dismally on the economic downturn.
14. She gazed dismally out the window at the bleak landscape.
15. The concert ended dismally, with barely any applause.
16. The students dismally accepted their exam results.
17. His prospects seemed dismally low after the interview.
18. She wrote dismally in her diary about her troubles.
19. The painting was dismally dark, reflecting the artist's mood.
20. He spoke dismally about the future of the project.
21. The flowers in the garden looked dismally wilted.
22. The performance was dismally received by critics.
23. She dismally watched the sunset, feeling alone.
24. The atmosphere in the room was dismally tense.
25. They sat dismally in silence after the news was announced.
26. The report was dismally filled with errors.
27. He felt dismally trapped in his routine.
28. The cake turned out dismally, flat and unappetizing.
29. The team’s morale was dismally low after the loss.
30. She spoke dismally about her chances of success.
31. The sky was dismally overcast and gray.
32. They dismally prepared for the worst outcome.
33. The party was dismally attended, with only a few guests.
34. He looked at the empty shelves dismally.
35. The book's ending was dismally predictable.
36. She laughed dismally, trying to mask her sadness.
37. The situation was dismally dire, requiring immediate action.
38. The landscape was dismally barren after the drought.
39. His mood was dismally affected by the gloomy weather.
40. They dismally recalled the events of the past year.
41. The project outcome was dismally disappointing.
42. She sat on the couch dismally, flipping through channels.
43. The meeting concluded dismally, with no resolutions.
44. The dog looked dismally at its owner when left alone.
45. His grades were dismally low despite his efforts.
46. The company’s profits were dismally decreasing.
47. She felt dismally unprepared for the presentation.
48. The children played dismally in the rain.
49. His attempts to cheer her up were met with a dismally blank stare.
50. The film’s plot was dismally uninspired.
51. They walked dismally back to their car after the event.
52. The forecast looked dismally bleak for the weekend.
53. She felt dismally out of place at the gathering.
54. The project’s budget was dismally overspent.
55. Her smile was dismally absent during the celebration.
56. His enthusiasm was dismally lacking.
57. They gazed dismally at the crumbling building.
58. The concert was dismally received by the audience.
59. She answered the question dismally, unsure of herself.
60. The city streets looked dismally deserted at night.
61. His outlook on life was dismally pessimistic.
62. The report concluded dismally, warning of challenges ahead.
63. They trudged dismally through the mud.
64. The event was dismally remembered for its failures.
65. She felt dismally disconnected from her friends.
66. The restaurant's service was dismally slow.
67. The proposal was met with dismally few approvals.
68. He looked dismally at the mess he had created.
69. Their laughter sounded dismally forced.
70. The weather forecast was dismally unpromising.
71. She dismally accepted that she had missed the opportunity.
72. The team’s performance was dismally uninspired.
73. He stared dismally at the blank page before him.
74. The mood in the office was dismally serious.
75. She felt dismally overwhelmed by her responsibilities.
76. The results were dismally consistent with previous years.
77. He spoke dismally, lacking any enthusiasm.
78. They sat in the car dismally, waiting for the rain to stop.
79. The landscape looked dismally uninviting.
80. She felt dismally underappreciated at work.
81. The team’s chances of winning were dismally low.
82. He viewed the situation dismally, fearing the worst.
83. The painting was dismally devoid of color.
84. They left the meeting dismally, feeling defeated.
85. Her grades had dropped dismally this semester.
86. The weather remained dismally bad all week.
87. Their relationship had turned dismally sour.
88. He reacted dismally to the unexpected news.
89. She watched dismally as the clock ticked away.
90. The crowd responded dismally, lacking energy.
91. He felt dismally resigned to his fate.
92. The project timeline was dismally unrealistic.
93. She looked dismally at her empty bank account.
94. The scene outside was dismally chaotic.
95. His life felt dismally stagnant.
96. They met dismally at the crossroads of their decision.
97. The food was dismally prepared and tasted bland.
98. She felt dismally aware of her mistakes.
99. The night was dismally quiet, with no sounds.
100. He walked away from the argument dismally, knowing it was unresolved.