dismay

dismay

noun

Definition of DISMAY

1

the emotion felt when one's expectations are not met <filled with dismay at not making the finals>

Synonyms dismay, dissatisfaction, frustration, letdown

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

Antonyms content, contentedness, contentment, gratification, satisfaction

2

the state of being discouraged <in my dismay I failed to realize that there would be other chances>

Synonyms demoralization, despair, despondency, disheartenment, dismay, dispiritedness

Related Words blues, dejection, depression, dumps, gloom, melancholy, mopes; defeatism, pessimism, resignation

Near Antonyms optimism, sanguinity

Antonyms encouragement