1. in a way that causes dismay, alarm, or disappointment
Usage: modifies verbs, adjectives, or entire clauses to express that something is distressing or troubling

Examples

• The test results were dismayingly low across the board.
• She spoke dismayingly about the state of the environment.
• The project progressed dismayingly slowly despite our best efforts.
• It was dismayingly clear that no one had prepared for the meeting.
• The cost of repairs turned out to be dismayingly high.
• He discovered dismayingly little evidence to support his theory.