The novel's multiple dismalnesses created an oppressive atmosphere that lingered long after I finished reading.

The dismality of the abandoned town settled over us like a cold fog, making every step feel heavier.

The dismalities that settled over the coastal town after the storm made even the sun seem reluctant to rise.

After the funeral, she sank into the dismals and could hardly speak for days.

The sudden string of layoffs dismalized the company's outlook, scaring off potential investors.

Whenever the board announces cuts, she dismalizes the team's morale with blunt emails.

Dismalizing the once-vibrant neighborhood, the prolonged closures left storefronts shuttered and spirits low.

The manager's sudden announcement seemed designed to dismalize the upbeat mood at the meeting.

Despite the bright morning, the town's dismalness lingered in its empty storefronts and silent streets.

After the storm, the once lively promenade looked dismaler than ever.