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as in disappointment
the emotion felt when one's expectations are not met
filled with dismay at not making the finals
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2
as in despair
the state of being discouraged
in my dismay I failed to realize that there would be other chances
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as in to discourage
to lessen the courage or confidence of
the imposing climb up the mountain dismayed us even before we got started
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as in to concern
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
parents who became increasingly dismayed by their son's foundering marriage
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Recent Examples of dismay
Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The governor made little effort to hide his dismay once the announcement became public, nor his desire to fill the big screen void ASAP.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
Michela Wrong, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2025
Editors’ Picks Your Questions About Fentanyl, Answered Some federal officials who oversee grants said they were particularly dismayed by a question asking grantees to disavow associations with communist entities.
—Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2025
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Noun
That did in fact work out quite well, but in the case of Hogwarts Legacy, there’s no online component to fall back to, much to David Zaslav’s dismay.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The governor made little effort to hide his dismay once the announcement became public, nor his desire to fill the big screen void ASAP.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
Some African leaders have undoubtedly been dismayed by Kigali’s aggression, with its obvious echoes of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
—Michela Wrong, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2025
Editors’ Picks Your Questions About Fentanyl, Answered Some federal officials who oversee grants said they were particularly dismayed by a question asking grantees to disavow associations with communist entities.
—Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismay
Noun
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Rebuilding credibility with investors after a prolonged period of disappointment will take time.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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The title is still up for grabs, but a three-horse race at the top is now down to two, with Leeds and Burnley promoted and Sheffield United having to get over their disappointment and try to go up through the play-offs.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Most importantly, families who have already been traumatized and marginalized will be nurtured by communities rather than pressed farther away from them, deeper into despair.—
Jeff Hobbs,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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As weeks stretch on, sadness can deepen into despair, shadowed by shame.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In Maui, while some of the island’s celebrity homeowners initially discouraged visitors from returning, the region was welcoming people back two months after the wildfires, says Kalani Kaʻanāʻanā, chief stewardship officer at the Hawaii Tourism Authority.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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That change is avoidable, Dalio said, if lawmakers work together to trim the deficit and the U.S. discourages conflict and inefficient policy on the global stage.—
Russell Leung,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
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The incident report was issued Monday at 3:57 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 4:01 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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The season went from concerning to disastrous under Van Nistelrooy.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The president has voiced frustration with the 1973 law and similar environmental protections, saying environmentalists are impeding growth.—
Kristin Brown,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2025
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There’s a sense of frustration that comes with that, like, How come no one’s listening to the voice of a generation?—
Cat Cardenas,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The team settled on a patient with SD Autism Spectrum disorder who had an ankle sprain but frustrated Dr. Langdon (Patrick Ball) with his endless questions.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Although so highly esteemed, the notoriously taciturn director would often frustrate his colleagues by his reticence to explain his directorial intentions.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Still, researchers are clear to reassure people there is no need to be alarmed about the continent hollowing out or there being any sudden landscape changes anytime soon.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2025
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While bombarded by public service announcements encouraging me to save the whales, feed starving African children, and conserve freshwater, none alarmed me quite as much as those that advertised the hole in the ozone layer.—
Lauren Stienstra,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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But while one partner might accept this as normal, the other may still crave excitement, leading to frustration or dissatisfaction.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s appeal to specific segments of the Latino community — particularly in Florida and parts of Texas — was driven by factors such as economic concerns, cultural conservatism, and dissatisfaction with the status quo.—
Jesse Mejia,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Dismay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismay. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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