dismayed

adjective

dis·​mayed dis-ˈmād 

diz-

: experiencing or showing feelings of alarmed concern or dismay : upset, worried, or agitated because of some unwelcome situation or occurrence

the dismayed look on her face

After Galileo's much-delayed launch, dismayed ground controllers discovered that its main antenna had become stuck during the craft's long stay in storage.

—Bob Berman

So I was surprised, even dismayed, to receive a few e-mail messages … that accused us of relegating our Web site to a cheap marketing tool for the print magazine …

—Brian L. Steffens

"… we are deeply dismayed that more care was not taken to inform consumers about threats to their personal information. … "

—Catherine Cortez Masto and Amy Klobuchar

Many people affected by the closure announcement … were shocked and dismayed that they had no warning of the changes.

—CBC (Toronto) (online)

Examples of dismayed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Schumer, Jeffries pushed party to delay official Biden nomination vote, sources say Members were largely dismayed with Biden's presentation, lack of a strategy, and preparation for anticipated questions, according to sources. —Rachel Scott, ABC News, 17 July 2024

When West leads the jack of spades, South may be surprised — and dismayed — at the sight of dummy: A contract of five diamonds might be safer, and six diamonds would be a reasonable undertaking. —Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 13 July 2024

Perhaps contrary to the expectations of many American observers, even Putin was somewhat dismayed. —Fiona Hill, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2021

Biden’s performance left some of his supporters in entertainment stunned and dismayed. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1535, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing dismayed

• shocked and dismayed