gloomy

When the sky is full of grey clouds and the day feels cold and dark, that is gloomy weather. But the word is not only about the weather. It can also describe a sad feeling, a low mood, or a way of thinking that expects bad things. A gloomy person may seem quiet, down, and sure that nothing will get better. A room with little light and deep shadows can also feel gloomy. You can even call a story gloomy if it is full of loss, trouble, or hopeless moments.

“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.