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as in upset
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as in aghast
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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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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
Ronald Blum, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
Others were just as dismayed, noting the overscale chandeliers blocked the view of the stage from the upper-tier seats in the opera house.
—Christopher Robbins, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
On May 30, 2024, Collins felt dismayed that Biden had pursued reelection.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Venezuelans ran onto the infield to celebrate as the dismayed Americans stared while leaning on their dugout railing.
—Ronald Blum, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
Others were just as dismayed, noting the overscale chandeliers blocked the view of the stage from the upper-tier seats in the opera house.
—Christopher Robbins, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
More reactions to Royals’ stadium news Another Legends shopper, Aaron Reid, said he’s dismayed by the trend of professional sports teams moving away from city centers to find the best deal.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
On May 30, 2024, Collins felt dismayed that Biden had pursued reelection.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismayed
Adjective
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Last month, despite Orbán’s formidable, long-standing attempts to rig the legal and electoral systems in his favor, Magyar won, in a stunning upset.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Gunther was upset that Rhodes was taking his screen time.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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The samples did not sway the Design Review Board, however, whose members seemed aghast at the prospect of building chain-link fences that would protrude into Lake Michigan.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ann is aghast and summons her sons.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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While renting a car might seem tempting, it is generally discouraged for tourists; Boston’s historical street layout is notoriously confusing, and parking is expensive and difficult to find.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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However, if a few detours take you off course, don’t be discouraged.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Blanchette said the comment alarmed him and immediately turned his focus to Frew’s safety.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Democracy advocates and Democratic Party leaders say they are alarmed by the denialism but say the issue is likely to take a back seat to other voter concerns such as affordability.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2026
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The hacker was so appalled by the materials, which appeared to contain child abuse images, that the intruder left a message threatening to turn over the evidence to the FBI.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The unconscionable treatment of maids in Alma’s era finds uncomfortable parallels in the 1980s, when Angelika is both appalled and intrigued by the leering looks of her uncle Uwe (Konstantin Lindhorst).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Galvin was frustrated with the police, and ultimately hired their own private investigor and created a Justice for Kianna social media page.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Stone has grown increasingly frustrated by the delays.—
Rebekah F. Ward,
Houston Chronicle,
7 May 2026
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But if anyone ever said grey was the new pink, they were seriously disturbed.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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However, the Jackson family would only stay at the Mediterranean-style dwelling for three years before leaving in 1971, as the excessive noise of the band’s rehearsals disturbed the neighbors.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
4 May 2026
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These might include cramping, nausea, bloating, diarrhea, or an irritated rectum, Hazan says, as well as dehydration or electrolyte imbalances, which can affect heart or kidney function.—
Erica Sweeney,
Time,
11 May 2026
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Like shea butter, aloe has soothing properties that may help calm flaky, dry or irritated scalps.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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“Dismayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismayed. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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