1
as in discouraged
to lessen the courage or confidence of
the imposing climb up the mountain dismayed us even before we got started
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2
as in alarmed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
parents who became increasingly dismayed by their son's foundering marriage
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as in upset
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as in aghast
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Recent Examples of dismayed
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
The program began with a flourish in 2017 when former Mayor Tom Barrett became dismayed at the number of employers that wouldn't give jobs to teens, leaving them with little to keep themselves productive over the summer.
—Maya Bell, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Residents were dismayed by drama unfolding at city hall and antsy for change.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
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Verb
After posting their statement, the estate shared a handful of follow-ups in the comments, where many Prince fans appeared dismayed over their actions.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
The program began with a flourish in 2017 when former Mayor Tom Barrett became dismayed at the number of employers that wouldn't give jobs to teens, leaving them with little to keep themselves productive over the summer.
—Maya Bell, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
But she was dismayed to never learn about such things in school.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Residents were dismayed by drama unfolding at city hall and antsy for change.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismayed
Verb
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According to the filing, the system provided noose-tying instructions, romanticized suicide, and discouraged seeking help.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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While the Fed's move was largely expected by Wall Street, some investors might have been discouraged by the committees' more hawkish outlook for next year, as members forecasted only one rate cut in 2026.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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The threats coming from Vance and a top Trump official alarmed many of the country’s major philanthropies.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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Don’t be alarmed when the vinegar reacts with the baking soda.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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During the trials, some participants experienced nausea and an upset stomach, but investigators found that dividing up the pills, instead of taking all four at once, and swallowing them with orange juice instead of water, helped relieve the symptoms.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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So don’t be overly upset Yankee fans.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To those who have been aghast at the the genocide in Palestine and have watched for years as protesters are snatched off the streets and deported, the hope that the powerful might find moral courage has long fallen away.—
James Folta
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Public health experts were aghast at Kennedy’s recent attacks on mRNA vaccines and his decision to cut $500 million in funding for future mRNA projects.—
Mackenzie France,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And of course, he was frustrated not to be in competition.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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For years, investors, analysts, and policymakers have been frustrated by the lack of detailed corporate reporting on their tax payments.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Don’t be disturbed by an authority figure that might suddenly pounce.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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There’s a certain freedom not having social media available from your app launcher, knowing you won’t get disturbed on this device, but are still able to sit back with a good book, some light jazz, and… not much else.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Said franchisees were so appalled that Kempczinski even had to promise to cover some of their losses.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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When Burrell wasn’t tapped to join the show’s 28th season in January — after playing a central role in the first 27 — viewers were appalled and even Burrell was baffled.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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Others had stepped back from social media, worried that even their online chatter could complicate their status.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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My son wasn’t doing well, either, worried all the time.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Dismayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismayed. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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