to dismay
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4.4
- verb
- /dɪsˈmeɪ/
:
consternar
- "In a few days?" She felt dismayed at the idea of another delay.
- dismay many people
- be dismayed to learn
- dismay officials
Examples
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Not surprisingly, this action, or inaction, shocked and dismayed members of the public health community.
Academic text (2005) -
Teachers were initially dismayed when faced with finding a coaching partner.
Academic text (2012) -
We recognize that this argument will dismay many and comfort others.
Academic text (1990) -
Many students expressed shock at his treatment and were dismayed to read the account.
Academic text (2004) -
In a revealing statement, Nehru said how dismayed he was as he watched what was happening in the country.
Academic text (1997) -
Gathered in Liberty Hall, the rebel leaders are dismayed by MacNeill's order.
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Even some legislators who wanted to change the flag were dismayed at the governor's tactics.
Academic text (2008) -
The new policy dismayed U.S. officials, who saw Correa's declaration as blatantly irresponsible.
Academic text (2012) -
But Indian policymakers have been deeply dismayed by Washington's reluctance to counter Pakistan's designs in Afghanistan.
Academic text (2011) -
The parents were dismayed to learn that their child had been bullied at school.
Synonyms
362
1.0
Make someone feel sad or worried
202
2.1
To cause someone to feel sudden surprise and distress
133
1.9
To make someone feel afraid or worried about possible danger
76
2.3
To make someone feel sad
33
6.1
To make someone lose confidence or hope
32
4.1
To make someone feel sad and lose hope
22
4.1
To make someone feel sad or less hopeful
8
5.3
To make someone lose hope or confidence
7
7.1
To make someone feel uncomfortable or embarrassed
4
6.5
To make someone feel sad or less hopeful
1
4.3
To make someone feel uneasy or anxious
1
6.3
To make someone feel sad or discouraged
1
7.3
To make someone feel worried or uneasy
1
9.1
To make someone feel nervous
1
9.9
To make someone feel sudden shock and worry
1
8.9
To cause someone pain or deep sadness
1
7.6
To make someone lose hope or confidence
To make someone feel embarrassed or disappointed
Antonyms
How Distressing
Surface Forms
Etymology
To dismay someone is to 'take away their may' — in other words to make them lose courage or hope, which is why the verb means to shock, worry, or leave someone upset.