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dismayed

 

[ dɪsˈmeɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

feeling of being worried, disappointed, or upset because of something bad that has happened

Synonyms

discouraged, disheartened, unsettled

Examples of usage

  • I was dismayed by the news of the company's bankruptcy.
  • She felt dismayed when she realized she had missed the deadline.
  • The team was dismayed by their defeat in the final match.
Context #2 | Verb

action

to cause someone to feel worried, disappointed, or upset

Synonyms

distress, perturb, trouble

Examples of usage

  • The sudden change in plans dismayed everyone.
  • His rude behavior dismayed his colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "dismayed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consternado

🇮🇳 हतप्रभ

🇩🇪 bestürzt

🇮🇩 terkejut

🇺🇦 збентежений

🇵🇱 przerażony

🇯🇵 愕然とした

🇫🇷 consterné

🇪🇸 consternado

🇹🇷 dehşete düşmüş

🇰🇷 당황한

🇸🇦 مذعور

🇨🇿 zděšený

🇸🇰 zhrozený

🇨🇳 惊愕

🇸🇮 osupel

🇮🇸 skelfdur

🇰🇿 абдыраған

🇬🇪 დამაბნეული

🇦🇿 çaşqın

🇲🇽 consternado

Etymology

The word 'dismayed' originated from the Old French word 'desmaier' which means 'to dismay'. It entered the English language in the late 13th century. The prefix 'dis-' indicates negation or reversal, while 'may' comes from the Old French 'maier' meaning 'to may' or 'to have power'. Therefore, 'dismayed' suggests a reversal of power or the feeling of powerlessness.

See also: dismaying.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,024, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.