Dismal (adjective)

1. Gloomy and dismal.
2. Depressing, cheerless, and gloomy.
3. Unpleasant, gloomy, or gloomy and gloomy.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french dismal, from des- (expressing negation) + mal "bad".

Examples:

1. The weather was dismal.
2. The outlook for the company was dismal.
3. The performance was dismal.
4. The prospects for peace were dismal.
5. The room was dim and dismal.