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dismayed

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verb

past tense of dismay
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Recent Examples of dismayed
Adjective
Chloe exits the dressing room when the masked man is gone, acting shocked and dismayed. Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 Putin also said Russia does not rule out European countries -- who were dismayed that they and Ukraine were not invited to the table in Riyadh -- participating in a peace settlement. Sylvie Corbet, arkansasonline.com, 25 Feb. 2025 Putin also said Russia does not rule out European countries—who were dismayed that they and Ukraine were not invited to the table in Riyadh—participating in a peace settlement. Sylvie Corbet, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025 According to execs speaking to the paper, Williams had to be reminded several times that her show had been canceled. July 2022: Fans are dismayed and a little alarmed to discover that The Wendy Williams Show appears to have been removed from YouTube and Instagram, per Entertainment Weekly. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dismayed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismayed
Adjective
  • Gannon informed Nolen that Johnson was a little upset with falling into the second round.
    Doug Haller, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
  • In medical settings, it's used to treat poisoning, overdoses, high cholesterol, hangovers, and upset stomach.
    Ashley Wong, Health, 26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The founders would probably be aghast if they were dropped in today’s America, says Ms. Frederick.
    Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2025
  • That view has left many in Europe aghast, particularly in countries near Russia, like Poland and the Baltic States.
    Tomas Dapkus, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • But Daddy was not one to be discouraged and got the place ready to open in June.
    Fannie Flagg, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
  • However, Jim has not been discouraged by this week’s Bristol Myers pullback.
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • One of Whipple’s main sources is Biden’s former chief of staff Ron Klain, who often comes across in the book as an appalled observer.
    Fintan O’Toole, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Some clients, new and existing, may be steering business its way in appalled solidarity.
    Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The outspoken owner wants to win and seems to be frustrated at the state of his team.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Showing up to the Walz event was May Dehaan’s way of trying to get Nunn to notice that his constituents are frustrated.
    HANNAH FINGERHUT, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • These five destinations show that sharing the shore with animals can be calm, safe and memorable for the right reasons when animals aren’t fed or disturbed.
    Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Even the guards appeared to be disturbed.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The less time people spend playing creative director, the less time everyone else will spend being irritated.
    Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 15 Apr. 2025
  • If your skin barrier is particularly irritated, this cleansing oil will soothe irritation and redness.
    Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The business community is also bracing for potential impacts, with some worried that the new tolls could discourage shoppers and visitors, potentially leading to reduced foot traffic and sales in the affected areas.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Or be imprisoned by what everyone else is worried about.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025

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“Dismayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismayed. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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