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dismay
[ dis-mey ]
verb (used with object)
- to break down the courage of completely, as by sudden danger or trouble; dishearten thoroughly; daunt:
The surprise attack dismayed the enemy.
Synonyms: , , , ,
Antonyms:
- to surprise in such a manner as to disillusion:
She was dismayed to learn of their disloyalty.
- to alarm; perturb:
The new law dismayed some of the more conservative politicians.
noun
- sudden or complete loss of courage; utter disheartenment.
Synonyms: , , , , ,
Antonyms:
- sudden disillusionment.
- agitation of mind; perturbation; alarm.
dismay
/ ɪˈɪ /
verb
- to fill with apprehension or alarm
- to fill with depression or discouragement
noun
- consternation or agitation
Derived Forms
- 徱ˈ⾱Բ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- 徱··Բ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of dismay1
Word History and Origins
Origin of dismay1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
At 48, Miller had floundered and bumbled through a 20-year career, to the dismay of his superiors, who could not muster the will to fire him.
After voicing her dismay, Wood said in later Instagram stories on Sunday “I’ve had apologies from ‘SNL’” and further explained why she took issue with the sketch.
Climate experts expressed shock and dismay about the apparent decision to stop collecting most information on our country’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Welby caused further controversy in December 2024 when he was accused of making light of the Church's abuse crisis during a House of Lords speech, comments victims said left them "dismayed" and "disgusted".
Like many, Ms Weber – who grew up hearing stories of blood, sweat and tears – is dismayed at the news.
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