dreary
/ˈdɹɪəɹi/adjective
Dull and gloomy in a way that makes you feel sad or bored.
Example sentences
- “Nothing but grey skies and drizzle made for a dreary Monday morning.”
- “The hotel room was dreary, with brown walls and a single dim lamp.”
Weather and routines are its usual subjects: a dreary Monday, dreary paperwork. It blends gloom with monotony.