Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the highlighted word.
The hotel room had dingy walls.

Correct option is B

"Dingy" implies something that is gloomy and drab, often suggesting dirtiness and lack of brightness. "Dark and dirty" perfectly captures this.
Synonyms: gloomy, murky, grimy, soiled.
Antonyms: bright, clean, sparkling, pristine.
Meanings of other given words:
• Hazy: covered by a haze; misty, not specifically dirty.
• Pale: light in color or having little color, which contrasts with dark.
• Cloudy: covered with or characterized by clouds; overcast, not implying dirtiness.
"Dark and dirty" is the most suitable description for "dingy."