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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.