dismal
/ˈdɪzməl; `dɪzml/ adj
1 causing or showing sadness; gloomy; miserable （使人）悲伤的; 凄凉的; 阴沉的; 悲惨的
dismal weather, countryside 阴沉沉的天气、 乡村
The news was as dismal as ever. 这消息还是叫人提不起劲来.
a dismal manner, tone of voice, look, etc 郁郁寡欢的样子、 悲戚的语调、 凄楚的神情等.
2 (infml 口) less good than expected; poor 差劲的; 不怎麽样的
a dismal performance in the elections 在选举中差劲的表现.