Meaning of dismaying in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dɪsˈmeɪɪŋ/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    dismaying

    Definitions

    1. causing consternation

    Examples

    • « appalling conditions »

    Synonyms

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