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DISMAYING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does dismaying mean?
• DISMAYING (adjective)
The adjective DISMAYING has 1 sense:
1. causing consternation
Familiarity information: DISMAYING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Causing consternation
Synonyms:
appalling; dismaying
Context example:
appalling conditions
Similar:
alarming (frightening because of an awareness of danger)
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