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   dismay

   /dɪsˈmeɪ/

   noun

   • 1. concern and distress caused by something unexpected: "to his dismay, she left him"

   verb

   • 1. cause (someone) to feel concern and distress: "they were dismayed by the U-turn in policy"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, based on Latin dis- (expressing negation) + the Germanic base of may1.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISMAY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to make someone feel unhappy and disappointed: The prospect of more road-building dismays environmentalists. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dismayDismay Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DISMAY is to cause to lose courage or resolution (as because of alarm or fear). How to use dismay in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Dismay.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › dismayDISMAY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Dismay definition: to break down the courage of completely, as by sudden danger or trouble; dishearten thoroughly; daunt. See examples of DISMAY used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISMAY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Dismay is a strong feeling of fear, worry, or sadness that is caused by something unpleasant and unexpected.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dismayDismay - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Dismay describes an emotional state of alarm, fear, or serious disappointment. The first part of dismay comes from the Latin prefix dis- , which comes in handy when you want to put a negative spin on words (dishonest, discount, disenchant, etc.).