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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
/ »åɪ²õˈ³¾±ðɪ /
verb
- to fill with apprehension or alarm
- to fill with depression or discouragement
noun
- consternation or agitation
Derived Forms
- »å¾±²õˈ³¾²¹²â¾±²Ô²µ, adjective
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- »å¾±²õ·³¾²¹²â·¾±²Ô²µÂ·±ô²â adverb
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of dismay1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of dismay1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
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.
Both MPs supportive of assisted dying and those opposed have expressed dismay.
But it "stunned and dismayed many members of the faculty" who viewed it as caving to Trump, per The Times.
Then, to the dismay of Black activists who used the Games as a platform to protest systemic racism back home, Foreman paraded around the ring waving a miniature American flag.
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