dismayingly
In upsetting fashion
Dismayingly means in a way that causes dismay—producing discouragement, alarm, or disappointed shock.
It typically modifies adjectives or entire clauses: The results were dismayingly predictable.
Dismayingly, the committee rejected the proposal without discussion.
In shocking manner
- shockinglyIn a startling manner
- staggeringlyIn an overwhelming manner
- astoundinglyIn a shocking manner
- astonishinglyIn a stunning manner
stunningly · jaw-droppingly · startlingly · horrifyingly · distressingly · alarmingly · dreadfully · awfully
In spirit-crushing manner
- depressinglyIn mood-lowering fashion
- demoralizingDestroying confidence or hope
- dispiritingCausing loss of enthusiasm
- bleaklyIn hopeless manner
hopelessly · pessimistically · gloomily · despairingly · dejectedly · dauntingly · discouragingly · deflating
In terror-inducing manner
- ominouslyIn threatening manner
- menacinglyIn a threatening way
- threateninglyIn a menacing way
- chillinglyIn a frightening way
disturbingly · worryingly · troublingly · grimly · perilously · dangerously · gravely · seriously
In unanticipated manner
- unexpectedlyWithout prior indication
- unforeseeablyBeyond ability to predict
- abruptlyWithout gradual transition
- suddenlyWithout prior indication
jarringly · disconcertingly · bewilderingly · perplexingly · confoundingly · bafflingly · puzzlingly · inexplicably
appallingly
In shocking manner
- shockinglyIn a startling manner
- staggeringlyIn an overwhelming manner
- astoundinglyIn a shocking manner
astonishingly · stunningly · jaw-droppingly · startlingly · horrifyingly · distressingly · alarmingly · dreadfully · awfully · terribly
dishearteningly
In spirit-crushing manner
- depressinglyIn mood-lowering fashion
- demoralizingDestroying confidence or hope
- dispiritingCausing loss of enthusiasm
bleakly · hopelessly · pessimistically · gloomily · despairingly · dejectedly · dauntingly · discouragingly · deflating · dampening
frighteningly
In terror-inducing manner
- ominouslyIn threatening manner
- menacinglyIn a threatening way
- threateninglyIn a menacing way
chillingly · disturbingly · worryingly · troublingly · grimly · perilously · dangerously · gravely · seriously · concerningly
surprisingly
In unanticipated manner
- unexpectedlyWithout prior indication
- unforeseeablyBeyond ability to predict
- abruptlyWithout gradual transition
suddenly · jarringly · disconcertingly · bewilderingly · perplexingly · confoundingly · bafflingly · puzzlingly · inexplicably · unaccountably
dismayinglyencouragingly
In a supportive way
reassuringly · hearteningly · heartening · cheeringly · upliftingly
dismayinglyhopefully
With optimistic expectation
promisingly · auspiciously · optimistically · inspiringly · buoyantly
dismayinglyreassuringly
In confidence-restoring fashion
comfortingly · mercifully · thankfully · fortunately · luckily