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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 definition: 1. a feeling of unhappiness and disappointment: 2. to make someone feel unhappy and disappointed…. Learn more.
noun. 1. : sudden loss of courage or resolution from alarm or fear. watched with dismay as flames engulfed their home. 2. a. : sudden disappointment. announced her retirement, much to the dismay of her fans. b.
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.). The last bit of dismay most likely comes from the Germanic word magan, meaning "to be
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. [formal] Local councillors have reacted with dismay and indignation. Lucy discovered to her dismay that she was pregnant.
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.
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.
Definition of dismay verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
dismay meaning, definition, what is dismay: the worry, disappointment, or unhappines...: Learn more.
Dismay definition: To cause to lose enthusiasm or resolution; disillusion or discourage.
