dismal

【原文】
In the group's most recent survey, owner sentiment improved slightly in November but was still dismal compared with pre-2007.

【単語の意味（英語）】
causing or showing sadness
not skilful or successful; of very low quality

【単語の意味（日本語）】
陰気な、暗い

【その他の単語】
(類義語)
「陰気な」 gloomy, dark, somber
「惨めな」 miserable, wretched, sad, sorry, pitiable