- (informal)
without skill or success The party performed dismally in the election. 该党在选举中表现不佳。 I tried not to laugh but failed dismally (= was completely unsuccessful). 我想尽量忍着不笑，但根本忍不住。 🔊🔊
in a way that causes or shows the feeling of being sad synonym gloomily, miserably She shook her head dismally. 她沮丧地摇了摇头。