Simple meaning
What does Dismayed mean?
feeling upset and disappointed.
Dictionary definition
Feeling worried, disappointed, or upset by something unexpected.
Example sentences
Dismayed in a sentence
easy
Mia felt dismayed before the class game started.
medium
The story character seemed dismayed after the surprise news.
hard
Writers use words like dismayed to show mood and character changes clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Dismayed
disturbedSimilar meaning in many contexts.
upsetClose meaning with slightly different tone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
relievedA helpful opposite in many situations.
encouragedAnother useful contrast word.
Word family
Dismayed word family
Base word
dismayed
noun
dismay
A feeling of worry and upset.
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What does dismayed mean?
DISMAYED means feeling upset and disappointed.
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