gloomy
adj.adj. dark and dim in a way that feels sad. You can use it to describe a room with little light or a person who feels hopeless.
adj. characterised by darkness, dimness, or a lack of light; figuratively describes a state of depression or pessimism. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'look' or 'feel'.
The weather is gloomy and grey today.
The old library felt gloomy because the heavy curtains blocked out most of the afternoon sun.
Despite the positive economic data, the CEO remained gloomy about the company's long-term prospects in such a volatile market.
From gloom + -y. Cognate with Saterland Frisian glumig (“dark, gloomy”).
Often follows linking verbs like 'look', 'seem', or 'feel'. Can describe both physical environments and emotional states.