Definition of dismally

dismallyadverb

mất trí

/ˈdɪzməli//ˈdɪzməli/

"Dismally" traces its roots back to the Old English word "dēamal," meaning "dull," "dark," or "gloomy." It transitioned through Middle English as "dismal" and eventually adopted the "ly" suffix to become the adverb "dismally." The word's origins highlight its connection to the darkness and bleakness associated with sadness and despair. Over time, "dismally" has evolved to describe not only the physical darkness of a place but also the emotional darkness of a situation.

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without skill or success

không có kỹ năng hoặc thành công

Example:
  • The party performed dismally in the election.

    Đảng đã thể hiện một cách ảm đạm trong cuộc bầu cử.

  • I tried not to laugh but failed dismally (= was completely unsuccessful).

    Tôi đã cố gắng không cười nhưng thất bại thảm hại (= hoàn toàn không thành công).

in a way that causes or shows the feeling of being sad

theo cách gây ra hoặc thể hiện cảm giác buồn

Example:
  • She shook her head dismally.

    Cô lắc đầu chán nản.

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