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dismaying

/dɪsˈmeɪɪŋ/

dismayinggerund / present participle

/dɪsˈmeɪ.ɪŋ/

Used as a present-participial adjective derived from the verb “dismay.”

Translations

consternantCourant pour exprimer une réaction de choc, de déception ou d’abattement.

The dismaying news of the project's cancellation left the team feeling defeated.

La nouvelle consternante de l’annulation du projet a laissé l’équipe abattue.

Additional translations

alarmantS’emploie quand l’accent est mis sur l’inquiétude ou la gravité de la situation.

Definitions

Causing a feeling of distress, anxiety, or disappointment.

The dismaying news of the project's cancellation left the team feeling defeated.

Synonyms

dismayverb

dismaying

ing-form

dismayed

Past Simple

dismayed

Past Participle

dismaying

ing-form

/dɪsˈmeɪ/

Translations

consterner

The sudden cancellation of the event dismayed the attendees.

L'annulation soudaine de l'événement a consterné les participants.

Additional translations

décontenancerQuand l'effet principal est la surprise mêlée d'inquiétude ou de découragement.

Definitions

To cause someone to feel distress or disappointment.

The sudden cancellation of the event dismayed the attendees.

To surprise and shock someone so that they feel discouraged or alarmed.

The unexpected violence on the streets dismayed the local residents.

Synonyms

Antonyms

dismaynoun

Definitions

A sudden or complete loss of courage or confidence in the face of trouble or danger.

The news of the company's bankruptcy filled the employees with dismay.

A feeling of distress or anxiety, typically caused by something unexpected.

She looked at the broken vase with dismay, wondering how she would explain it.