dismaying

[US]/dɪsˈmeɪɪŋ/
[UK]/dɪsˈmeɪɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.causing someone to feel worried or upset

Phrases & Collocations

dismaying news

dismaying situation

dismaying trend

dismaying results

dismaying behavior

dismaying reality

dismaying fact

dismaying evidence

dismaying outcome

dismaying development

Example Sentences

the dismaying news spread quickly through the office.

it was dismaying to see the team lose after such hard work.

the dismaying results of the survey shocked everyone.

her dismaying attitude made it difficult to collaborate.

it was dismaying to learn about the environmental damage.

the dismaying statistics reveal a troubling trend.

she found it dismaying that her friends were not supportive.

the dismaying lack of response left him feeling ignored.

his dismaying behavior at the party surprised everyone.

the dismaying outcome of the election left many disappointed.

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