The English term "desolate, gloomy" matches the Dutch term "troosteloos"

other english words that include "desolate" : dutch :
gloomy, desolate, somber naargeestig
somber, desolate, gloomy, dark somber
other english words that include "gloomy" : dutch :
gloomy, desolate, somber naargeestig
somber, desolate, gloomy, dark somber