Dismaying

verb

To cause to feel apprehension; great sadness, or fear; to deprive of energy

Meaning

  1. (verb) To cause to feel apprehension; great sadness, or fear; to deprive of energy
  2. (verb) To render lifeless; to subdue; to disquiet.
  3. (verb) To take dismay or fright; to be filled with dismay.

Letter breakdown

  • Dismaying contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 8 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 16.

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What does Dismaying mean?

To cause to feel apprehension; great sadness, or fear; to deprive of energy

How many letters are in Dismaying?

Dismaying has 9 letters.

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