dismay
Definitions
Noun
- The feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
- Fear resulting from the awareness of danger
Verb
- Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
- Fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
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Definitions: 4
Fragments: 4
Sound Alikes: 0
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 1
Words that Precede: 1
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📰 This Word in the News:
Astronomers react with 'dismay' after US approves satellite meant to reflect sunlight at night
Jul 22, 2026 The Cool Down
Jul 22, 2026 The Cool Down
'Is it really necessary?' — Ukrainians react with dismay at defense minister Fedorov's possible exit
Jul 14, 2026 The Kyiv Independent
Jul 14, 2026 The Kyiv Independent
Dismay as Hegseth urges Latin American allies to join ‘offense’ against cartels
Mar 5, 2026 The Guardian
Mar 5, 2026 The Guardian
Boat crash victim’s family dismayed as driver George Pino found not guilty
Jun 23, 2026 The Guardian
Jun 23, 2026 The Guardian