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dismaying

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verb

present participle of dismay
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Recent Examples of dismaying
Adjective
Amid the meal, the guest made a dismaying discovery. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024 Perhaps the most dismaying sentiment in this gloomy film is delivered by an anonymous comedy fan who apparently bought a ticket to watch C.K. perform at Madison Square Garden last year. Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 11 July 2024 Biden’s senescence wasn’t the only dismaying thing about the debate. The Editors, National Review, 28 June 2024 Seeing such a disarming man with infamous smarm and charm lie and twist under questioning was dazzling and dismaying, even before the final hot mic moment. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dismaying 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismaying
Verb
  • Indoor humidity levels are low in winter, and a room humidifier can help plants avoid stress while discouraging pests like spider mites.
    Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The administration's actions are seen as expanding federal control and discouraging state innovation in healthcare programs.
    Steve Brozak, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Experts warn that an afternoon or evening coffee could disrupt your circadian rhythm, disturbing your sleep.
    Jenna Anderson, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The Piano Teacher asks you (and teaches you) to stick with disturbing moments and unpleasant characters.
    Ilana Masad, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • At least as troubling is that Bove ordered the dismissal of charges against Adams without prejudice, meaning they could be refiled at a later date.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
  • And there was another troubling dynamic among Justine, Danny and Brandon.
    Natalie Morales, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Overweight and obesity need to be treated safely and effectively to avoid that worrying forecast.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Conclusion While the Fed’s efforts to tame runaway inflation rates has helped market sentiments in the past, its recent hawkish outlook for 2025 is now worrying investors.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The path to the Stanley Cup Final isn’t as daunting as it’s been. Make a serious addition or two (or three) and the Leafs might be able to nudge their way above the competition and make a real run at this thing.
    Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Maintaining a house is challenging and often expensive, and the selling process can be daunting, even overwhelming, especially if the house needs repairs.
    KC Property Group, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • This is a clever way to offer a dual-screen experience without the flaws inherent to current dual-screen laptops, including distracting hinges and designs with questionable durability.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
  • In a car, this could be used to hide distracting entertainment displays from the driver while passengers are able to see information such as music playlists or calendar alerts, for example.
    Barry Collins, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Rodin Cars The big idea behind Rodin is to build cars without bothering about vehicle regulations – in stark contrast to F1 cars, which are subject to several rules around how they're put together.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The city and state have also been ramping up efforts to engage troubled vagrants sleeping and sometimes bothering straphangers, connecting them with services and shelter and potentially involuntary treatment.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Equal parts exhilarating and unsettling, many fans crowned Lamar victorious in the beef, especially after the spat led to litigation.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
  • But Syrian human rights groups and locals have publicized unsettling accounts of summary executions and disappearances of Alawites.
    Fawaz A. Gerges, Foreign Affairs, 27 Jan. 2025

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“Dismaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismaying. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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