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- pronunciation:
- dihs
meI
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
dismays, dismaying, dismayed |
| definition 1: |
to trouble or disillusion.
Her disloyalty dismayed her friends.- synonyms:
- disillusion, distress, disturb, perturb, trouble, upset, worry
- antonyms:
- delight, please
- similar words:
- agitate, disconcert, ruffle
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| definition 2: |
to frighten or discourage; daunt.
It is a huge task, but please don't be dismayed by it.- synonyms:
- appall, daunt, discourage, dishearten, dispirit, frighten, intimidate
- antonyms:
- encourage
- similar words:
- alarm, cow, deter, inhibit, panic, scare, shock, terrify, unnerve
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| related words: |
appall, chagrin, discourage, trouble |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
alarm, confusion, or mental distress.
We listened with dismay to the frightening news from the battle front.- synonyms:
- alarm, anxiety, consternation, distress
- antonyms:
- pleasure
- similar words:
- apprehension, concern, confusion, dread, fear, horror, panic, terror, trepidation
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| definition 2: |
sudden or total loss of courage or confidence.
When he saw the other competitors, he felt utter dismay.- synonyms:
- disappointment, discouragement
- antonyms:
- relief
- similar words:
- disillusionment
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| related words: |
chagrin, despair, discouragement |
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| derivation: |
dismayed (adj.) |
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