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adjective

Definition of dismayednext
1
as in upset

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as in aghast

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verb

past tense of dismay
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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Recent Examples of dismayed
Adjective
The American public is dismayed and frustrated that Congress is not stepping up to protect our nation against the extreme tyranny of this administration. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 Magic Mountain removed Revolution’s simple lap bars in 1992 and installed over-the-shoulder restraints — resulting in head-banging headaches for dismayed riders and making the coaster painfully unrideable. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Verb
But after sending notice to the government, Friedman was dismayed to learn that prosecutors had now considered Thompson to be a co-conspirator. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Fudd was dismayed about being unable to be physical with opponents. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dismayed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismayed
  1. upset
  2. aghast
  3. discouraged
  4. alarmed
  5. irritated
  6. appalled
  7. frustrated
  8. disturbed
Adjective
  • There was no upset this time in the season opener for TCU men’s basketball as the Horned Frogs rolled to a 98-59 win over Lindenwood Monday night at Schollmaier Arena.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Hafley was naturally upset about Ollie Gordon’s unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that turned into a 3rd and 5 into a 3rd and 20 that the Dolphins didn’t convert during the Patriots’ 21-0 run.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of upset
Adjective
  • Each of these scandals generated countless headlines from an aghast press and commentariat class.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • At first Burgomeister is aghast at such a horrific proposal and rebuffs her offer.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of aghast
Verb
  • By comparison, the prewar sanctions that devastated Iran’s economy, hobbled its military, and discouraged it from seeking nuclear weapons were a bargain.
    — S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
  • One card was from a Syrian woman whose family discouraged her from sitting for an on camera to share her experiences as a refugee – so Sachs settles for filming a tribute to the woman’s cooking skills.
    — Will Tizard, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of discouraged
Verb
  • That move sparked enormous street protests in Israel, and alarmed many Israeli citizens overseas.
    — Daniel Brook, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The new company has nearly $80 billion in debt, with leverage of six-and-a-half times trailing earnings, a ratio that has alarmed investors and triggered credit rating downgrades.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of alarmed
Adjective
  • For irritated skin, look for a mask with a cooling effect and soothing ingredients, such as 111Skin’s Rose Gold Brightening Mask Set.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Pause potent actives like retinoids, AHAs, BHAs and vitamin C when skin is irritated.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of irritated
Adjective
  • At one point, Prum got on his hands and knees and Ross mounted and rode him slowly like a horse, looking existentially appalled.
    — Nolan Kelly, Artforum, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Springfield is less appalled that Reacher has just killed a man than that Reacher was brazen enough to do it in front of him.
    — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of appalled
Verb
  • Lara faced intense scrutiny and criticism during his eight years in office from Californians frustrated by rising prices, fewer options and how their claims were handled.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In Broward County, voters who lined up to be the first to cast ballots were frustrated by a technical issue that delayed voting by 20 minutes.
    — David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of frustrated
Verb
  • The calm was disturbed when a barramundi caught Maurice’s line.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026
  • According to Filter, at some point the grave markers were disturbed.
    — Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026
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