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

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

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

Many students dismiss the dismal science until they see how it explains real-world problems.

She kept the dismal Jimmies on a dusty shelf as a reminder of their lost cheer.

Even on sunny mornings, dismal Jimmy sat alone at the café, scowling at anyone who smiled.

At the career fair, he admitted his interest in the dismal sciences, surprising some employers who expected applicants from more upbeat majors.

The critic's habit of dismalising every independent film made me avoid his reviews.

The sudden rain dismalised the picnic, and everyone left early.

The sudden power outage dismalises the festive atmosphere, leaving everyone subdued.