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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as in upset
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as in aghast
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Recent Examples of dismayed
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
The program began with a flourish in 2017 when former Mayor Tom Barrett became dismayed at the number of employers that wouldn't give jobs to teens, leaving them with little to keep themselves productive over the summer.
—Maya Bell, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Residents were dismayed by drama unfolding at city hall and antsy for change.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
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Verb
After posting their statement, the estate shared a handful of follow-ups in the comments, where many Prince fans appeared dismayed over their actions.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
The program began with a flourish in 2017 when former Mayor Tom Barrett became dismayed at the number of employers that wouldn't give jobs to teens, leaving them with little to keep themselves productive over the summer.
—Maya Bell, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
But she was dismayed to never learn about such things in school.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Residents were dismayed by drama unfolding at city hall and antsy for change.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismayed
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Progressive group discouraged protesters Stacey Barchenger The progressive group Indivisible told its members not to protest Charlie Kirk's memorial service.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Fall planting is generally discouraged for tropicals, especially in areas that experience even light frost.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Sep. 2025
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The threats coming from Vance and a top Trump official alarmed many of the country’s major philanthropies.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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Don’t be alarmed when the vinegar reacts with the baking soda.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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George Springer has every right to be upset about the call that went against him in the game Tuesday night for his Toronto Blue Jays against the Boston Red Sox.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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All parts of this plant contains saponins, which can cause salivation, vomiting and GI upset.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, a former educator in Miami-Dade, was aghast by the announcement.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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To those who have been aghast at the the genocide in Palestine and have watched for years as protesters are snatched off the streets and deported, the hope that the powerful might find moral courage has long fallen away.—
James Folta
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Kiehne was frustrated with the Joneses because the county government wouldn’t grade the dirt road up to his ranch, a rambling territory along the New Mexico border.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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The actor's appeal will no doubt help Chad Powers draw viewers in — but those that stick around may be frustrated by the comedy's abrupt finale.—
Kristen Baldwin,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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Sleep may be disturbed by a pet's movements, and dogs may bite if startled.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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After the assassination, Morelo said he was disturbed by those who mocked or celebrated the conservative activist's killing.—
Max Bacall , Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Said franchisees were so appalled that Kempczinski even had to promise to cover some of their losses.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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When Burrell wasn’t tapped to join the show’s 28th season in January — after playing a central role in the first 27 — viewers were appalled and even Burrell was baffled.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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Others had stepped back from social media, worried that even their online chatter could complicate their status.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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My son wasn’t doing well, either, worried all the time.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Dismayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismayed. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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