dismayed

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dismayed

She looked dismayed when she saw the broken vase on the floor.

Definition
  1. 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.
dismayed

She looked dismayed when she saw the broken vase on the floor.

Adjective
  1. struck with fear, dread, or consternation

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