Poor terminology, lacking beginning, middle and end, is not so bright (8)
I believe the answer is:
gloomier
I'm afraid I can't even guess how this answer relates to the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Another definition for gloomier that I've seen is " More morose or overcast".)
I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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