dismay

²dismay

noun

Definition of DISMAY

1

: sudden loss of courage or resolution from alarm or fear

2

a : sudden disappointment b : perturbation 1

Examples of DISMAY

1. His comments were met with cries of dismay.
2. They watched in dismay as the house burned.
3. Much to the dismay of her fans, she announced her retirement immediately after the book's release.
4. To my dismay, I did not get chosen for the job.
5. We listened with dismay to the news of the accident.

First Known Use of DISMAY

14th century

Related to DISMAY

Synonyms: disappointment, dissatisfaction, frustration, letdown

Antonyms: content, contentedness, contentment, gratification, satisfaction

Related Words: crestfallenness, discontent, discontentedness, discontentment, disgruntlement, displeasure; disenchantment, disillusionment; blues, dejectedness, dejection, depression, desolateness, desolation, despondency, disconsolateness, distress, doldrums, dolefulness, dolor, downheartedness, dreariness, dumps, gloom, gloominess, joylessness, melancholy, mopes, oppression, sadness, sorrow, unhappiness; chagrin, discomfiture

Near Antonyms: fulfillment (or fulfilment); bliss, felicity, gladness, happiness, joy

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