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Definition of dismayed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
unexpected eventfeeling upset or worried because something unexpected happened
- She looked dismayed when she heard the news.
- He was dismayed by the exam results.
- They were dismayed at the sudden cancellation.
Origin of dismayed
Old French, desmaier (to lose courage)
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- French:consterné, ...
- German:bestürzt, ...
- Italian:sgomento, ...
- Spanish:consternado, ...
- Portuguese:consternado, ...
- Chinese:沮丧的, ...
- Japanese:動揺した, ...
- Arabic:مستاء, ...
- Hebrew:נִסְעָר, ...
- Russian:обескураженный, ...
- Ukrainian:засмучений, ...
- Hindi:हताश, ...
Definition of dismay - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
reactionsudden drop in courage or confidence, with unhappiness and disappointment
- She felt dismay when the plan failed at the last minute.
Verb
1.
emotional impactcause someone to feel worried or sad
- The news dismayed everyone at the meeting.
2.
discouragementlower someone's spirits or make them downhearted
- The defeat dismayed the entire team.
Expressions with dismay
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causing someone to feel distress or disappointment
The news, to her dismay, was worse than expected.
in a way that makes someone feel shocked or very disappointed
To her dismay, the concert was canceled.
causing strong disappointment or distress
Much to her dismay, the event was canceled.
Origin of dismay
Old French, desmaier (to lose courage)
Examples of dismay in a sentence
His face showed clear dismay at the unexpected results. Her sudden departure dismayed her friends. The cancellation of the event dismayed the participants. The news of the cancellation dismayed the fans. Her sudden resignation dismayed her colleagues.
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- French:consternation, consterner, ...
- German:Bestürzung, bestürzen, ...
- Italian:costernazione, sconvolgere, ...
- Spanish:desaliento, consternar, ...
- Portuguese:desânimo, consternar, ...
- Chinese:沮丧, 使担忧, ...
- Japanese:落胆, 動揺させる, ...
- Arabic:إحْباط, أَحْزَنَ, ...
- Hebrew:מַפַח נֶפֶשׁ, לְהַדְאִיג, ...
- Russian:смятение, огорчать, ...
- Ukrainian:ожах, засмучувати, ...
- Hindi:निराशा, दुखी करना, ...
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