dismaying

Meanings

• Adjective

  Causing great disappointment or sadness

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Synonyms

appall , daunt , terrify

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Variants

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dismaying , dismayingly , dismay , dismayed , dismays

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'to drive away the gods' or 'to drive away joy', dismaying comes from the Old French desmaier, which meant 'to dismay, frighten, or terrify'.

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Trivia

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1. Dismaying is a longer form of the word dismay.

2. The word dismaying first appeared in English literature in the 15th century.

3. Dismaying can also be used as a verb, meaning 'to fill with dismay or dread'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disappointment: A feeling of sadness or frustration caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.

2. Sadness: A feeling of loss or sorrow, often accompanied by feelings of melancholy or despair.

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Culture

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Dismaying is often used in literature to describe a situation or event that leaves the reader or characters feeling disappointed, sad, or frustrated. For example, in Shakespeare's play Hamlet, the character Ophelia expresses her dismay at the behavior of her father and brother when she sings, 'Get thee to a nunnery.'

How to Memorize "dismaying"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where someone or something disappoints you greatly. Visualize the look on their face, the tone of their voice, and the way they let you down.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word dismaying with feelings of disappointment, sadness, and frustration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dismaying is a word that makes me feel Sad and Disappointed' to help remember its meaning.

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