The dismal failure of the levees led to catastrophic flooding across the valley.

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

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

The team performed dismally under pressure, failing to meet the season's expectations.

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.

The once-vibrant harbor grew dismaller after the storm, its cranes rusting and the warehouses empty.

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

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.