Dismayed: meaning, definitions and examples

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dismayed

[ dɪsˈmeɪd ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.