Pronunciation: /dɪsˈmeɪɪŋ/
verb present participle of the verb 'dismay', meaning to cause someone to feel distressed or discouraged
A1 The loud noise was dismaying to the baby.
A2 She found the news about the accident dismaying.
B1 The lack of progress on the project was dismaying to the team.
B2 The company's decision to cut benefits was dismaying to the employees.
C1 The dismaying reality of climate change is becoming more evident.
C2 The dismaying state of the economy has led to widespread protests.
adjective causing someone to feel distressed or discouraged
A1 The loud thunderstorm was dismaying for the young children.
A2 The dismaying news of the job cuts spread quickly through the office.
B1 The dismaying lack of progress on the project was frustrating for the team.
B2 The dismaying sight of the deforestation left the environmentalists feeling helpless.
C1 The dismaying reality of the situation forced us to reevaluate our approach.
C2 The dismaying implications of the new policy were clear to all stakeholders.
formal The results of the study were truly dismaying, showing a significant decline in test scores.
informal It's dismaying to see how much litter is left behind after a concert.
slang I was so dismaying when I saw my ex with their new partner.
figurative The storm clouds gathering overhead cast a dismaying shadow over the picnic.
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