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   dismaying

   /dɪsˈmeɪɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. causing concern and distress: "the list of complaints was dismaying"

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   • 1. dismayingly adverb

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   What is the meaning of dismay?

   • Dismay is a feeling of despair in the face of obstacles or fear resulting from the awareness of danger. Familiarity information: DISMAY is used as a noun and is rare.

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   What does 'dismay' mean in a sentence?

   • Dismay means acute disappointment or unhappiness or distress. When one experiences these emotions, they will feel dismayed. What is the definition of dismay? Perhaps you meant 'dismay'.

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   What is the difference between dismay and horrify?

   • dismay, appall, horrify, daunt mean to unnerve or deter by arousing fear, apprehension, or aversion. dismay implies that one is disconcerted and at a loss as to how to deal with something. appall implies that one is faced with that which perturbs, confounds, or shocks. horrify stresses a reaction of horror or revulsion.

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   What is the difference between dismay and appall?

   • dismay implies that one is disconcerted and at a loss as to how to deal with something. appall implies that one is faced with that which perturbs, confounds, or shocks. horrify stresses a reaction of horror or revulsion. daunt suggests a cowing, disheartening, or frightening in a venture requiring courage.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › dismayingDISMAYING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Dismaying means making you feel unhappy and disappointed. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and see translations in Chinese and other languages.

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     DISMAYING meaning: 1. making you feel unhappy and...

   • Znaczenie Dismaying, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     dismaying definicja: 1. making you feel unhappy and...

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     DISMAY definition: 1. a feeling of unhappiness and...

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   Dismaying is an adjective that means causing feelings of alarmed concern or agitation. See examples of how to use dismaying in a sentence, synonyms, word history, and related entries.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISMAY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Dismay is a noun or verb that means a feeling of unhappiness and disappointment. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and contrast with irony.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dismayDismay Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Dismay is a verb that means to cause to lose courage or resolution, or a noun that means a sudden loss of courage or disappointment. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for dismay.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dismayDismay - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Dismay describes an emotional state of alarm, fear, or serious disappointment. The first part of dismay comes from the Latin prefix dis-, which comes in handy when you want to put a negative spin on words (dishonest, discount, disenchant, etc.). The last bit of dismay most likely comes from the Germanic word magan, meaning "to be able to."

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   Dismay is a verb that means to fill with apprehension, alarm, or discouragement, or a noun that means a sudden or complete loss of courage. See synonyms, antonyms, word history, and example sentences of dismay.

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   dismaying Add to list. dismaying. Other forms: dismayingly. Definitions of dismaying. adjective. causing consternation. synonyms: appalling. alarming. frightening because of an awareness of danger.