1. A dark, gloomy, or overcast sky that appears depressing or threatening, typically associated with bad weather
The dismal sky made it clear that rain was coming.
O céu sombrio deixava claro que a chuva estava chegando.
2. A sky that conveys a sense of sadness, hopelessness, or melancholy
Under the dismal sky, the travelers felt a sense of despair.
Sob o céu sombrio, os viajantes sentiam um senso de desespero.