Dismayed

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈmeɪd/

Definitions of dismayed

adjective causing someone to feel distressed or discouraged

Example Sentences

A1 She was dismayed to find out her favorite restaurant was closed.

A2 The students were dismayed when they realized they had forgotten about the test.

B1 The team was dismayed by the unexpected loss in the final minutes of the game.

B2 The employees were dismayed by the sudden announcement of job cuts.

C1 The shareholders were dismayed by the company's poor financial performance.

C2 The community was dismayed by the government's decision to cut funding for essential services.

Examples of dismayed in a Sentence

formal The shareholders were dismayed by the company's poor performance.

informal I was dismayed when I found out my favorite restaurant closed down.

slang She was totally dismayed when she saw her ex with someone new.

figurative The artist was dismayed when he realized he had run out of paint in the middle of his masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of dismayed

• past tense: dismayed
• plural: dismayed
• comparative: more dismayed
• superlative: most dismayed
• present tense: dismay
• future tense: will dismay
• perfect tense: have dismayed
• continuous tense: is dismayed
• singular: dismayed
• positive degree: dismayed
• infinitive: to dismay
• gerund: dismaying
• participle: dismayed

Origin and Evolution of dismayed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'dismayed' originated from the Old French word 'esmaier' which means to frighten or disturb.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dismayed' has evolved to convey a sense of being distressed, troubled, or discouraged rather than just frightened or disturbed.