dismal

柯林斯词典

1. ADJ Something that is dismal is bad in a sad or depressing way. 慘淡不良的
...Israel's dismal record in the Olympics. …以色列在奧運會上的慘淡紀錄。
2. ADJ Something that is dismal is sad and depressing, especially in appearance. (尤指外表) 沉悶的
The main part of the hospital is pretty dismal but the children's ward is really lively. 這家毉院的主要地方頗爲沉悶，但是兒科病房卻很有生氣。