dismay
verb (used with object)
to break down the courage of completely, as by sudden danger or trouble; dishearten thoroughly; daunt.
have been dismaying
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present perfect progressiveof dismay.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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For working Afghans attempting to adapt to Taliban rule, preliminary contacts have been dismaying.
From New York Times ● Sep. 3, 2021
She realized that even moments which might otherwise have been dismaying, like the sunrise drone debacle, felt special.
From New York Times ● Jan. 15, 2021
