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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"

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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.).

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › dismayDismay - definition of dismay by The Free Dictionary

    1. to break down the courage of completely, as by sudden danger or trouble; daunt. 2. to surprise in such a manner as to disillusion. 3. to alarm; perturb. n. 4. sudden or complete loss of courage; utter disheartenment. 5. sudden disillusionment. 6. agitation of mind; perturbation.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdismay noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    a worried, sad feeling after you have received an unpleasant surprise. dismay at something She could not hide her dismay at the result. in dismay He looked at her in dismay. with dismay I read of her resignation with some dismay. The news has been greeted with dismay by local business leaders.

  9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › dismaydismay | meaning of dismay in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

    dismay meaning, definition, what is dismay: the worry, disappointment, or unhappines...: Learn more.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › dismay_2dismay verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of dismay verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › dismay_1dismay noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    a worried, sad feeling after you have received an unpleasant surprise She could not hide her dismay at the result. He looked at her in dismay. To her dismay, her name was not on the list. The news has been greeted with dismay by local business leaders.