Dreary

/ˈdrɪəri/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing or causing sadness.

The weather was dreary, with gray clouds hanging low in the sky.

lacking in cheer, comfort, or joy.

He found the constant monotony of his job to be quite dreary.

causing a feeling of gloom or despondency.

The dreary scenery made the long drive seem even more tedious.

characterized by a lack of interest or excitement.

The film was so dreary that I fell asleep before it was halfway over.

Middle English drearie, from drear, meaning 'sorrowful, gloomy'.

a dreary day:

A day that is dull and overcast, often causing a feeling of sadness.

dreary routine:

A monotonous and unexciting series of activities or events in daily life.

In a bad mood or feeling low-energy.

I'm feeling dreary today, just can't get motivated.

Boring or uninteresting.

That concert was so dreary, I almost fell asleep.