dismayed
Definition
- Adjective:
- Struck with fear, dread, or consternation: Feeling a sudden and complete loss of courage or confidence due to something alarming, shocking, or unexpected.
Usage
The adjective "dismayed" describes a state of being deeply distressed, discouraged, or alarmed. It is typically used to describe a person's emotional reaction to bad news, a frightening event, or an unpleasant surprise. It often implies a feeling of being let down or appalled in addition to fear.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She was dismayed to discover her flight had been canceled.
- The team looked dismayed after their decisive loss.
- He was dismayed by the lack of progress on the project.
Advanced Usage
- "to one's dismay": This phrase is used to introduce the cause of the dismayed feeling.
- To her dismay, the shop was already closed.
- "dismayed at/by": Common prepositions used with "dismayed" to link to the cause.
- We were dismayed at the government's inaction.
- Parents are often dismayed by the cost of university.
Variants and Related Words
- Dismay (noun): A feeling of consternation and distress.
- The news was met with dismay by the staff.
- Dismay (verb): To cause someone to feel consternation and distress.
- The decision will dismay many supporters.
- Dismaying (adjective): Causing dismay.
- The dismaying results forced a change in strategy.
Synonyms
- Appalled: Greatly horrified or shocked.
- Daunted: Made to feel intimidated or apprehensive.
- Discouraged: Having lost confidence or enthusiasm.
- Horrified: Filled with horror; shocked.
- Consternated: Filled with anxious confusion.
Antonyms
- Encouraged: Given support, confidence, or hope.
- Heartened: Made more cheerful or confident.
- Pleased: Feeling happy or satisfied.
Idioms and Phrases
- A look of dismay: A facial expression showing shock and distress.
- A look of dismay crossed his face when he saw the test question.
- Much to someone's dismay: Causing someone great disappointment or distress.
- Much to my dismay, it started to rain during the picnic.
Adjective
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struck with fear, dread, or consternation
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