Dismaying
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Dismaying is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of dismay.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of dismay.
More Meanings
- Disheartening; daunting.
- (archaic) A state of dismay.
Example Sentences
My dismayings utterly consume me: / They encompass me like water: / They press wholly upon me every day.
Word Forms
- dismayings
Synonyms for dismaying
Depending on context, synonyms include alarming, appalling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alarming, appalling, daunting, disappointing, discouraging, disheartening.
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