gloomy

triste, abbattuto

Triste e con poche speranze.

In inglese semplice: Feeling sad and having little hope.

• He looked gloomy today.
• The bad news left her in a gloomy mood.
• Why are you so gloomy about the future?

Come si usa: gloomy about something (She felt gloomy about her chances of finding work.)

Sinonimi: sad, dejected, downhearted

Contrari: cheerful, hopeful

Espressioni comuni: feel gloomy, gloomy mood, gloomy about something, gloomy expression

buio, cupo

Con poca luce e spesso un’atmosfera sgradevole.

In inglese semplice: Dark, with little light, often in a way that feels unpleasant.

• The room was gloomy.
• Dark clouds made the afternoon gloomy.
• Why are these corridors so gloomy?

Sinonimi: dark, dim, dismal

Contrari: bright

Espressioni comuni: gloomy room, gloomy sky, gloomy weather, gloomy cave