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- Dictionarydismay/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"
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Dismay is a noun or verb that means a feeling of unhappiness and disappointment. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and contrast with irony.
Dismay is a verb that means to cause to lose courage or resolution, or a noun that means a sudden loss of courage or disappointment. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and usage from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
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.
Dismay is a strong feeling of fear, worry, or sadness that is caused by something unpleasant and unexpected.
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.).
Dismay is a noun that means a worried, sad feeling after an unpleasant surprise. Learn how to use it in sentences, with synonyms and collocations, and see its origin and pronunciation.
Dismay is a noun or verb that means a sudden or complete loss of courage, or to cause such a loss. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples from various sources.
