dismay (Meaning)
dismay (n)
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
dismay (v)
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
dismay (v. i.)
To disable with alarm or apprehensions; to depress the spirits or courage of; to deprive or firmness and energy through fear; to daunt; to appall; to terrify.
To render lifeless; to subdue; to disquiet.
To take dismay or fright; to be filled with dismay.
dismay (v. t.)
Loss of courage and firmness through fear; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits; consternation.
Condition fitted to dismay; ruin.
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dismay Sentence Examples
- The news of the company's bankruptcy filled the employees with dismay.
- The team viewed the unexpected defeat with dismay, as they had trained diligently for the competition.
- The sight of the dilapidated building sparked dismay in her heart, reminding her of the passing of time.
- Upon realizing the mistake in his calculations, he felt a cold dismay wash over him, fearing the consequences.
- The traveler's face was etched with dismay as he witnessed the barren landscape stretching out before him.
- The doctor's diagnosis sent waves of dismay through the patient's family, leaving them in a state of shock.
- She stared at the empty room with dismay, her hopes of finding her lost belongings diminishing with each passing minute.
- The news of the accident brought forth a collective sense of dismay among the townspeople, as they grieved for the loss of loved ones.
- The student's dismay was palpable as he received the rejection letter from his dream university, shattering his aspirations.
- The political scandal sent shockwaves of dismay across the nation, as citizens lost faith in the integrity of their leaders.
FAQs About the word dismay
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles, fear resulting from the awareness of danger, lower someone's spirits; make downhearted, fill with apprehension
disappointment, dissatisfaction, frustration,sadness, letdown, displeasure, sorrow, discontent, crestfallenness, dreariness
contentment, satisfaction, content,satisfaction, gratification, gratification, contentment, content, contentedness, bliss
The news of the company's bankruptcy filled the employees with dismay.
The team viewed the unexpected defeat with dismay, as they had trained diligently for the competition.
The sight of the dilapidated building sparked dismay in her heart, reminding her of the passing of time.
Upon realizing the mistake in his calculations, he felt a cold dismay wash over him, fearing the consequences.
