dismaying

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dismaying

The news of the accident was dismaying to the entire community.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Causing consternation, alarm, or a sudden loss of courage or confidence: Describes something that is deeply upsetting, discouraging, or frightening, often because it is unexpected or reveals an unpleasant truth.
Usage

The adjective "dismaying" is used to describe a situation, event, fact, or sight that provokes feelings of shock, dread, or profound disappointment. It emphasizes the emotional impact of something that is alarming or appalling.

Examples
  • The dismaying news of the budget cuts spread quickly through the department.
  • It was dismaying to see how much plastic waste had washed up on the once-pristine beach.
  • The team's dismaying performance in the first half cost them the championship.
  • She looked at the dismaying state of her flooded basement and sighed.
Advanced Usage
  • Used with abstract nouns: Often collocates with words like , , , , , , .
    • The dismaying prospect of another long delay frustrated the passengers.
  • Used in formal or literary contexts: To convey a strong sense of discouragement or alarm.
    • The historian presented the dismaying statistics of the war's civilian casualties.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dismay (verb/noun): To cause someone to feel consternation and distress / A sudden or complete loss of courage in the face of trouble or danger.
    • The results dismayed the researchers. (verb)
    • She watched in dismay as the vase shattered. (noun)
  • Dismayed (adjective): Describing the feeling of being filled with consternation and distress.
    • The dismayed citizens demanded an explanation from the council.
Synonyms
  • Alarming: Worrying or disturbing.
  • Appalling: Causing shock or dismay.
  • Daunting: Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating.
  • Discouraging: Causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
  • Disheartening: Causing someone to lose determination or confidence.
Antonyms
  • Encouraging: Giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
  • Heartening: Making someone feel cheerful or encouraged.
  • Reassuring: Serving or intended to remove someone's doubts or fears.
dismaying

The news of the accident was dismaying to the entire community.

Adjective
  1. causing consternation
    • appalling conditions

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