dismally
adverb/ˈdɪzməli/
/ˈdɪzməli/
- (informal) without skill or success
- The party performed dismally in the election.
- I tried not to laugh but failed dismally (= was completely unsuccessful).
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- in a way that causes or shows the feeling of being sad synonym gloomily, miserably
- She shook her head dismally.
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