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Dismayed

adjective

Feeling upset and disappointed.

8 letters 2 syllables

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 when the game was canceled.

medium

The class was dismayed by the sudden change in plans.

hard

A dismayed character may feel worried, upset, and disappointed at once.

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What does dismayed mean?

Practice 2

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Dismayed

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Sounds like

dis · mayd · strongest beat: mayd

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.
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Word family

Dismayed word family

Base word

dismayed

noun

dismay

A feeling of worry and upset.

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