Meaning of the word dismaying in English

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dismaying

US /dɪˈsmeɪ.ɪŋ/
UK /dɪˈsmeɪ.ɪŋ/
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Adjective

causing a feeling of distress, disappointment, or discouragement

Example:
The news of the budget cuts was truly dismaying to the staff.
It is dismaying to see how much plastic waste is in the ocean.
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