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adjective

Definition of dismayednext
1
as in upset

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2
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
As a former school principal, I was dismayed and disappointed that there was no mention of parental responsibility. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026 The book marshalled substantial scientific evidence, and reinforced the intuitions of parents dismayed by their phone-addled children. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 4 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
  • The dispute could present a problem for Raman, who rode DSA support to an upset City Council victory in 2020 but has since frustrated some DSA members with her positions on policing, housing development, and Israel.
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026
  • With the upset win over the Ravens, Cleveland moves to 4-2 and into a tie with Baltimore and Pittsburgh.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 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
  • Worshipers were discouraged from lingering outside synagogues after services.
    — Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • That kind of existential drive can’t be discouraged by an extra 75 basis points of bond interest.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of discouraged
Verb
  • The symptom that alarmed me most in that moment was the progressive skin wrinkling in some NCBRS teens.
    — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Those moves have alarmed Japan, whose economy is dependent for its survival on open sea lines and which recently has been embroiled in a spat with China over remarks that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made about Taiwan.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of alarmed
Adjective
  • In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)'s website suggests that sunscreens containing silicones might be a good alternative for people with rosacea who tend to get irritated skin after application.
    — Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
  • According to the Cleveland Clinic, among the dangers of vaping are addiction to nicotine, asthma, cancer, lung scarring, coughing, shortness of breath and a dry/irritated mouth and throat.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of irritated
Adjective
  • 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
  • The judge was seemingly so appalled that the court took the unusual step of releasing the video.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Definition of appalled
Verb
  • Now, however, a number of fans are frustrated with how the team has gone about honoring the terms.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In the comments section, one resident was frustrated but circumspect.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of frustrated
Verb
  • As one of the most effective natural sinks for carbon, peatlands could accelerate climate change if disturbed.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • She was especially disturbed by the emotional vulnerability that someone could exploit when a person believes a relationship is genuine.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
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