dismaying
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
It was not merely the secrecy in which the scheme had been plotted that its critics found dismaying.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024
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
It is dismaying that when a cougar kills livestock that the solution is to kill the cougar.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2023
Hard on that thought followed the image of the wineskin, like a dismaying answer.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
![]()