dismaying
Example Sentences
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Since Shakespeare’s verse for the young lovers is among his most rhapsodic and hypnotically beautiful, the choice is dismaying.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
The co-owner of the Swiss bar hit by a deadly fire during New Year celebrations was released from custody on Friday after bail was paid on his behalf, dismaying victims' families.
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
Within that sphere we’re treated to a voice performance by Woods that is a small, hilarious, somewhat dismaying tour de force.
From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2024
Maybe the most dismaying thing about it is that nobody could say why.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2023
I swallowed down the heavy lump in the back of my throat, fighting the dismaying urge to cry.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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