dreary

As adjectives the difference between lifeless and dreary

is that lifeless is inanimate; having no life while dreary is grievous, dire; appalling.

As adjectives the difference between dreary and ominous

is that dreary is grievous, dire; appalling while ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.

As an adjective dreary

is (obsolete) grievous, dire; appalling.

As a noun fire is

the sector of the economy including finance, insurance and real estate businesses.

As adjectives the difference between dumb and dreary

is that dumb is unable to speak; lacking power of speech while dreary is grievous, dire; appalling.

As a verb dumb

is to silence.

As adjectives the difference between cheerful and dreary

is that cheerful is noticeably happy and optimistic while dreary is (obsolete) grievous, dire; appalling.

Listless is a related term of dreary.

As adjectives the difference between listless and dreary

is that listless is lacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness while dreary is (obsolete) grievous, dire; appalling.

Dreary is a related term of discouraging.

As adjectives the difference between dreary and discouraging

is that dreary is (obsolete) grievous, dire; appalling while discouraging is that causes discouragement.

As a verb discouraging is

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As a noun discouraging is

discouragement.

As an adjective dreary

is grievous, dire; appalling.

As a verb tarnished is

past tense of tarnish.

Irksome is a related term of dreary.

As adjectives the difference between irksome and dreary

is that irksome is disagreeable or troublesome by reason of long continuance or repetition; bothersome; annoying; irritating; wearisome; tedious while dreary is (obsolete) grievous, dire; appalling.

As adjectives the difference between disagreeable and dreary

is that disagreeable is not agreeable, conformable, or congruous; contrary; unsuitable while dreary is grievous, dire; appalling.

As a noun disagreeable

is something displeasing; anything that is disagreeable.