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dismay

UK
/dɪsˈmeɪ/
US
/dɪsˈmeɪ/

Translations

dismaynoun
dismays
pl
The news of the company's bankruptcy filled the employees with dismay.
La nouvelle de la faillite de l'entreprise a rempli les employés de consternation.
Additional translations
désarroiSurtout pour marquer le trouble, la détresse ou le découragement face à une situation inattendue.
Synonyms
shock
distress
fear
disappointment
alarm
consternation
dismayverb
dismayed
Past Simple
dismayed
Past Participle
dismaying
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈmeɪ/
US
/dɪsˈmeɪ/
The sudden cancellation of the event dismayed the attendees.
L'annulation soudaine de l'événement a consterné les participants.
Additional translations
décontenancerQuand l'effet principal est la surprise mêlée d'inquiétude ou de découragement.
Synonyms
frighten
unsettle
disconcert
trouble
alarm
upset
distress
Antonyms
encourage
comfort
reassure

Definitions

dismaynoun
A sudden or complete loss of courage or confidence in the face of trouble or danger.
The news of the company's bankruptcy filled the employees with dismay.
A feeling of distress or anxiety, typically caused by something unexpected.
She looked at the broken vase with dismay, wondering how she would explain it.
dismayverb
To cause someone to feel distress or disappointment.
The sudden cancellation of the event dismayed the attendees.
To surprise and shock someone so that they feel discouraged or alarmed.
The unexpected violence on the streets dismayed the local residents.
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