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
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Sacramento State’s effort to move up to the highest level of college football may have hit a snag, but the school’s president isn’t dismayed about the Hornets’ future in athletics.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
Fans like you are undoubtedly dismayed that the new show apparently will not include returning cast members other than Moore.
—Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025
But many in the university community remained dismayed.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 20 May 2025
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Verb
Last week’s brutal episode of The Last Of Us left many newcomers to the series shocked and dismayed.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Sacramento State’s effort to move up to the highest level of college football may have hit a snag, but the school’s president isn’t dismayed about the Hornets’ future in athletics.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
Fans like you are undoubtedly dismayed that the new show apparently will not include returning cast members other than Moore.
—Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025
But many in the university community remained dismayed.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismayed
Verb
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But Daddy was not one to be discouraged and got the place ready to open in June.—
Fannie Flagg,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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However, Jim has not been discouraged by this week’s Bristol Myers pullback.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Umpires must already see pitches accurately, move well and handle upset managers and players.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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All three have gone after one another while 71-year-old conservative activist and talk show host Curtis Sliwa aims for a major upset for Republicans.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Belly has strolled into Billy Joel’s bakery to put in Jeremiah’s very exacting wedding cake order, but is aghast at the $750 price tag.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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In the live studio audience, fans were aghast seeing this first for the long-running reality series.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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The outspoken owner wants to win and seems to be frustrated at the state of his team.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Later, one agent appears to get frustrated with Abdalla for being in the street and not on the sidewalk.—
Chelsea Bailey, Gloria Pazmino and Taylor Galgano,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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Even the guards appeared to be disturbed.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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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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There was an appalled silence broken at last by Wells.—
Robeson Bailey,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2025
Verb
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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
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Overall, the stock market had a strong 2024, even as Americans worried about the economy.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Within minutes, even irritated scalps feel noticeably healthier.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Aug. 2025
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Foods and drinks like chicken soup, tea, and popsicles can soothe an irritated throat.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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“Dismayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismayed. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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