Dismal has 14 synonyms including grim, blue, drab. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with dismal by meaning or context.
Dismal contains 6 letters: 2 vowels (I, A) and 4 consonants (D, S, M, L). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Dismal scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. At 6 letters, dismal fits most board positions and pairs well with existing tiles. With 2 vowels and 4 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| uncheerful | 18 | 22 | 10 |
| disconsolate | 15 | 18 | 12 |
| dispiriting | 15 | 18 | 11 |
| depressing | 14 | 17 | 10 |
| cheerless | 14 | 15 | 9 |
The most common synonyms for dismal are grim, blue, drab, gloomy, dark. In total, there are 14 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Dismal does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, dismal is a valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 11 points.
Dismal has 6 letters: 2 vowels (I, A) and 4 consonants (D, S, M, L).