American English pronunciation
How to pronounce dismayed
IPA transcription: [dɪs'meɪd]
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Verb
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lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
“These news depressed her”
“The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her”
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fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
“I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview”
“The news of the executions horrified us”
Adjective
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struck with fear, dread, or consternation
Usage examples
- Some of Bennett's pupils were dismayed.
- However, this dismayed Paul Ryan, and shortly afterwards the band split up.
- Bea was dismayed by her dad’s decision.