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dismay Definition and Meaning in English (dismay definition)

noun
Synonyms:consternationdisappointmentdistress
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Dismay definition: A feeling of distress, typically that caused by something unexpected or disappointing.

Definitions of Dismay

  1. 1noun

    A feeling of distress, typically that caused by something unexpected or disappointing.

  2. 2verb

    To cause someone to feel distress or consternation.

Example Sentences

casual

“To her dismay, the train was delayed by several hours.”

casual

“The news of the defeat dismayed the entire team.”

casual

“He looked at the empty shelves with dismay.”

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past participledismayed
present participledismaying

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Dismay definition: A feeling of distress, typically that caused by something unexpected or disappointing.
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