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adjective

Definition of dismayednext
1
as in upset

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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
Stephen Curry, who initially was dismayed the Warriors had let Jackson go, led the team in scoring with 24 points. — Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 10 May 2026 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 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
  • Black children experience higher rates of lactose intolerance, which meant many of my kids went the entire school day without clean, safe drinking water and instead milk that gave them an upset stomach.
    — Joe Holberg, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Many party insiders thought Larson would cruise to victory at the party’s nominating convention, but Bronin pulled a stunning upset that sent shock waves through the Connecticut political establishment.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
Definition of upset
Adjective
  • All are aghast, save Ser Torrhen Manderly, who applauds the farce.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • Social media videos show drivers aghast at the lines or swearing at empty gas pumps and rising prices.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Definition of aghast
Verb
  • They were not just discouraged by the unfortunate results, the pair noted in their YouTube post.
    — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • If that sounds statistically far-fetched, do not be discouraged.
    — Sarah Hutto, New Yorker, 7 July 2026
Definition of discouraged
Verb
  • Europe, for its part, is alarmed by the prospect of American abandonment of Ukraine.
    — Galip Dalay, Time, 7 July 2026
  • Those measures, however, have alarmed privacy advocates, who argue that age-gating the internet would affect all users — not just children.
    — Angela Yang, NBC news, 30 June 2026
Definition of alarmed
Adjective
  • The byproduct was irritated, itchy skin with the discomfort of scratches, scabs and the stink that accompanied it.
    — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • There was a point in Patrick Paul’s ascension last season where his smirk, his hearty chuckles irritated, if not frustrated his opponents to the point of anger.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
Definition of irritated
Adjective
  • The judge was seemingly so appalled that the court took the unusual step of releasing the video.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
  • 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
Definition of appalled
Verb
  • Manny Machado was frustrated with questions from the start last night.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
  • Reportedly, Meghan is frustrated that Harry keeps giving chances to his family to hurt him.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026
Definition of frustrated
Verb
  • The location of the digging also could have disturbed another grave that may now be unmarked.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
  • Home to North America’s tallest mountain, Denali's six million acres of wilderness are disturbed by only one road.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
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