dismal

Putrid is a related term of dismal.

As adjectives the difference between putrid and dismal

is that putrid is rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction while dismal is disappointingly inadequate.

Dismal is a related term of afflictive.

As adjectives the difference between dismal and afflictive

is that dismal is disappointingly inadequate while afflictive is that causes physical or mental pain.

As adjectives the difference between sinister and dismal

is that sinister is inauspicious, ominous, unlucky, illegitimate (as in bar sinister) while dismal is disappointingly inadequate.

Inferior is a related term of dismal.

As adjectives the difference between inferior and dismal

is that inferior is of lower quality while dismal is disappointingly inadequate.

As a noun inferior

is a person of lower stature to another.

Sinful is a related term of dismal.

As adjectives the difference between sinful and dismal

is that sinful is full of sin; wicked; iniquitous; unholy while dismal is disappointingly inadequate.

Improper is a related term of dismal.

As adjectives the difference between improper and dismal

is that improper is unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt while dismal is disappointingly inadequate.

As a verb improper

is (obsolete|transitive) to appropriate; to limit.

Dismal is a related term of disheartening.

As adjectives the difference between dismal and disheartening

is that dismal is disappointingly inadequate while disheartening is causing to lose heart; making despondent or gloomy; scare; discourage.

As a verb disheartening is

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Contaminated is a related term of dismal.

As adjectives the difference between contaminated and dismal

is that contaminated is adulterated; impure while dismal is disappointingly inadequate.

As a verb contaminated

is (contaminate).

Injurious is a related term of dismal.

As adjectives the difference between injurious and dismal

is that injurious is causing physical harm or injury; harmful while dismal is disappointingly inadequate.

Dismal is a related term of base.

As an adjective dismal

is disappointingly inadequate.

As an acronym base is

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