dismaying (Meaning)

Wordnet

dismaying (s)

causing consternation

Webster

of Dismay

The team's dismal performance in the tournament was a huge letdown for the fans.
The dismaying news of the company's financial losses sent shockwaves through the industry.
The politician's dismaying comments about minorities sparked outrage and condemnation.
The discovery of pollution in the local river was a dismaying revelation for the community.
The dismayingly high crime rate in the city made residents feel unsafe and anxious.
The doctor's dismaying diagnosis left the patient feeling hopeless and scared.
The dismayingly low turnout at the election showed a lack of civic engagement among the citizens.
The dismayingly high cost of living in the city made it difficult for many families to make ends meet.
The dismayingly poor air quality in the region posed a significant health risk to residents.
The dismayingly large gender pay gap in the workplace highlighted the ongoing inequality faced by women.

causing consternationof Dismay

unsettling, disquieting, discouraging, disturbing, perturbing, worrisome, disheartening, troubling, troublesome, dispiriting

reassuring, reassuring, calming, comforting, soothing, soothing, narcotic, dreamy, calming, settling

The team's dismal performance in the tournament was a huge letdown for the fans.

The dismaying news of the company's financial losses sent shockwaves through the industry.

The politician's dismaying comments about minorities sparked outrage and condemnation.

The discovery of pollution in the local river was a dismaying revelation for the community.