American English pronunciation
How to pronounce dismaying
IPA transcription: [dɪs'meɪɪŋ]
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Verb
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lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
“These news depressed her”
“The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her”
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fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
“I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview”
“The news of the executions horrified us”
Adjective
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causing consternation
“appalling conditions”
Usage examples
- Nevertheless, disasters occurred with dismaying frequency.