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dismaying

UK
/dɪsˈmeɪɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈmeɪɪŋ/

Translations

dismayinggerund / present participle
UK
/dɪsˈmeɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈmeɪ.ɪŋ/
Used as a present-participial adjective derived from the verb “dismay.”
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.
Synonyms
alarming
distressing
upsetting
shocking
disconcerting
appalling
troubling
disturbing
frightening
unnerving
disheartening
discouraging
perturbing
startling
daunting
dismayverb

dismaying

Gerund

dismayed
Past Simple
dismayed
Past Participle
dismaying
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈmeɪ/
US
/dɪsˈmeɪ/
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.
Synonyms
distress
upset
alarm
trouble
disconcert
unsettle
frighten
Antonyms
reassure
comfort
encourage

Definitions

dismayinggerund / present participle
Causing a feeling of distress, anxiety, or disappointment.
The dismaying news of the project's cancellation left the team feeling defeated.
dismayverb
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.
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