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dismay

UK
/dɪsˈmeɪ/
US
/dɪsˈmeɪ/

Translations

dismaynoun
dismays
pl
The news of the accident caused widespread dismay.
Новость об аварии вызвала повсеместную тревогу.
To his dismay, he realized he had forgotten his wallet.
К его ужасу, он понял, что забыл свой кошелек.
She looked at him in dismay when he announced his decision.
Она посмотрела на него в смятении, когда он объявил о своем решении.
Additional translations
замешательство
испуг
Synonyms
shock
distress
fear
disappointment
alarm
consternation
dismayverb
dismayed
Past Simple
dismayed
Past Participle
dismaying
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈmeɪ/
US
/dɪsˈmeɪ/
The news of the accident dismayed her.
Новость об аварии её напугала.
приводить в уныние
The lack of progress dismayed the team.
Отсутствие прогресса привело команду в уныние.
Additional translations
ошеломить
смутить
Synonyms
distress
upset
alarm
trouble
disconcert
unsettle
frighten
Antonyms
reassure
comfort
encourage

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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