dismay
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3.4
- noun
- /dɪsˈmeɪ/
:
consternación
- The sudden announcement of the job cuts filled the employees with a sense of dismay.
- express dismay
- much to her dismay
- cause dismay
And then he expressed a sense of dismay that the attackers, like him, were white.
- And then he expressed a sense of dismay that the attackers, like him, were white.
- And frankly, they view the prospect of Britain leaving the EU with utter dismay.
- Much to Edwards dismay, the lawyer would not raise the defense that Edwards wanted to raise in the case.
- And what Marshall talked about betrayal, which is what we felt, the dismay and discouragement on the staff and among local people was very deep.
- And I found to my dismay that economics was being used not as a method of thinking, but as a badge of tribal identity.
- After the descent, and possibly to their dismay, the ropes became waterfalls.
Examples
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Imagine my shock and dismay.
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Thank you for joining us, Miss Swan, at a time that must be filled with grief and dismay.
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But to many people's dismay, there are no drive letters.
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And much to my father's dismay, elected to make my own way in this world.
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Two or three young men, their faces white with rage and dismay, began looking for him.
Fiction book (1990) -
The task should be approached not in dismay, but with a sense of adventure and faith.
Academic text (1991) -
And this really caused a lot of surprise and dismay from clinicians, researchers and especially patients.
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Automobile drivers risk speeding tickets and express great dismay when traffic lights turn red at the last moment.
Academic text (1992) -
My goals didn't change a lot in the intervening years... much to my parents' dismay.
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A number of prominent clerics have expressed dismay and anger at Ahmadinejad's treatment of them.
Academic text (2008)
Synonyms
567
2.3
A sudden strong feeling of surprise and distress after an unexpected event
441
2.1
A very strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust
159
2.3
A sudden feeling of fear or worry about danger
117
1.6
An event, action, or situation that makes someone feel let down
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1.8
A feeling of sadness or not feeling satisfied with life
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7.7
A sudden feeling of worry and shock when something unexpected happens
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3.9
A very stunned and numb feeling after a sudden bad event
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6.5
A feeling of disappointment when something is not as good as you hoped
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4.8
A feeling of being very confused and not knowing what to do
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7.4
A feeling of worry or unease
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3.6
A feeling of lost confidence that makes you want to stop trying
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8.0
A sudden strong feeling of shock and disappointment from bad news
A feeling of being embarrassed and confused by something unexpected
A sudden feeling of embarrassment and confusion when something unexpected happens
A feeling of losing hope and confidence
Antonyms
How Dismayed
Surface Forms
Etymology
Dismay comes from parts like dis- meaning 'not' or 'away' and may meaning 'ability' or 'power', so a dismay is the sudden feeling when your strength or courage goes away — a shock, worry, or disappointment.