Dismay
Pronunciation: /dɪˈsmeɪ/
Dismay (noun)
- a strong feeling of worry or sadness caused by something unexpected
Examples
- The news filled her with dismay.
- He watched in dismay as the situation worsened.
Common collocations: utter dismay, in dismay, to one's dismay, dismay the audience, dismay the public
Dismay (verb)
- to make someone feel worried or upset
Examples
- The sudden change dismayed the team.
- His reaction dismayed everyone at the meeting.