gloomy
Example Sentences
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Consumer sentiment about the economy remains gloomy, largely because of lingering anger over high prices for groceries, housing and other items.
Consumers’ economic mood recovered slightly in December but remained broadly gloomy as households face drawn-out inflation and a frustrating labor market for job seekers, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly survey.
German consumers presented a gloomy outlook for the start of 2026, as economic uncertainty and a jump in the desire to save rather than spend drove sentiment to a 21-month low.
"It's dark and gloomy, so it can get too much for some people."
From BBC
"Everything is so gloomy and the world is a bit of a scary place at the moment - houses want to be joyful," she said.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
