Dismay meaning

What does “dismay” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“dismay” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles.

dismay

noun

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
Synonymsdiscouragement disheartenment
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
Synonymsalarm consternation

verb

lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
“These news depressed her”
“The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her”
Synonymsdepress deject cast down get down dispirit demoralize demoralise
fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
“I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview”
“The news of the executions horrified us”
Synonymsalarm appal appall horrify

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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