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dismayed
dis·may D0276600 (dĭs-mā′)tr.v. dis·mayed, dis·may·ing, dis·mays 1. To cause to lose enthusiasm or resolution; disillusion or discourage: "young executives dismayed by the corporate ladder" (Peter Grose). See Synonyms at discourage.2. To upset or distress: "Parents may be dismayed by the mess from sand or paint spread around by the pair or group at play" (Elizabeth Noble).n. A sudden or complete loss of courage in the face of trouble or danger. [Middle English dismaien, from Anglo-Norman *desmaiier : probably de-, intensive pref.; see de- + Old French esmaier, to frighten (from Vulgar Latin *exmagāre, to deprive of power : Latin ex-, ex- + Germanic *magan, to be able to; see magh- in Indo-European roots).] dis·may′ing·ly adv.dismayed (ˌdɪsˈmeɪd) adjfilled with depression or discouragementfilled with apprehension or alarmThesaurusAdj. | 1. | dismayed - struck with fear, dread, or consternationaghast, appalled, shockedafraid - filled with fear or apprehension; "afraid even to turn his head"; "suddenly looked afraid"; "afraid for his life"; "afraid of snakes"; "afraid to ask questions" | Translationsdismayed
Synonyms for dismayedadj struck with fear, dread, or consternationSynonymsRelated Words |