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- pronunciation:
- dihs
meI
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
dismays, dismaying, dismayed |
| definition 1: |
to trouble or upset the hopes of.
It dismayed her to see her best friend making fun of her.- synonyms:
- disillusion, distress, disturb, trouble, upset, worry
- antonyms:
- delight, please
- similar words:
- agitate, ruffle
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| definition 2: |
to frighten or discourage.
The doctor was dismayed by the sight of so many wounded people in need of his help.- synonyms:
- appall, discourage, frighten
- antonyms:
- encourage
- similar words:
- alarm, deter, panic, scare, shock, terrify
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| related words: |
appall, discourage, trouble |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
alarm, confusion, or mental distress.
We listened with dismay to the news of the flood.- synonyms:
- alarm, anxiety, distress
- antonyms:
- pleasure
- similar words:
- apprehension, concern, confusion, dread, fear, horror, panic, terror
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| definition 2: |
sudden or total loss of courage or confidence.
The losing team walked off the court in dismay.- synonyms:
- disappointment
- antonyms:
- relief
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| related words: |
despair |
| derivation: |
dismayed (adj.) |
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