gloomy

“Gloomy” describes something dark, sad, or lacking hope. It can be used for the weather, places, moods, expressions, stories, and predictions. A gloomy day is not just cloudy or rainy; it feels heavy, dull, and joyless. A gloomy room, street, or house often has little light and gives a dark or uneasy feeling.

A person can be described as gloomy if they seem sad, discouraged, or likely to expect the worst. For example, someone might be gloomy after bad news, during a hard time, or when they feel that nothing good is coming. The word can describe a temporary mood, but it can also describe someone's usual way of seeing things.

The word is also common for things that suggest bad results ahead, such as a gloomy forecast, a gloomy report, or a gloomy future. In these cases, it means not hopeful and full of reasons for worry. It is usually stronger than simply saying “sad” because it often carries a sense of darkness, heaviness, or lasting discouragement.

So whether you are talking about the sky, a person's mood, the feeling of a place, or a prediction about what may happen, “gloomy” brings together darkness, sadness, and a lack of hope.