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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dismaying

/dɪzˈmeɪɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does dismaying mean?

adjective

Causing a feeling of shock, dismay, or disappointment; extremely unpleasant or disturbing.

Example

"The news of the company's bankruptcy was dismaying to its employees."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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