Pronunciation: /dɪsˈmeɪ/
noun a sudden or complete loss of courage or resolution due to something unexpected or perceived as unfavorable
A1 She felt dismay when she realized she had forgotten her homework.
A2 The students expressed dismay at the sudden change in the exam schedule.
B1 The team's dismay was evident after losing the championship game.
B2 The manager tried to hide her dismay at the poor performance of her team.
C1 His face showed no sign of dismay as he calmly accepted the news of his demotion.
C2 The artist's dismay at the negative reviews of his latest masterpiece was palpable.
verb to cause someone to feel distress or disheartenment
A1 She felt dismay when she saw her exam results.
A2 The students were dismayed by the sudden change in the schedule.
B1 The news of the company's bankruptcy dismayed the employees.
B2 The team was dismayed by the last-minute decision to cancel the project.
C1 The politician's scandalous behavior dismayed his supporters.
C2 The artist was dismayed by the negative reviews of his latest exhibition.
formal The shareholders expressed dismay at the company's declining profits.
informal I was filled with dismay when I saw the final exam questions.
slang I was totally bummed out when I heard the news, what a dismay!
figurative The dark clouds of dismay loomed over her as she realized her mistake.
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