1. Surroundings or environment that lack warmth, brightness, or pleasant qualities; a dull, gloomy, or uninviting setting
The old factory stood in cheerless surroundings, surrounded by gray concrete and bare industrial buildings.
A velha fábrica estava em arredores sem graça, cercada por concreto cinzento e edifícios industriais nus.
2. An environment that feels bleak, dismal, or lacking in comfort and appeal
After moving to the city, she found herself in cheerless surroundings that made her feel depressed.
Depois de se mudar para a cidade, ela se viu em um ambiente deprimente que a deixava triste.