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    Dismayed

    /dɪsˈmeɪd/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    To cause someone to feel distressed or disillusioned.
    The news of the accident dismayed the entire team.
    To fill with concern or anxiety.
    Her unexpected departure dismayed her colleagues.
    adjective
    Feeling distressed or disillusioned due to an unexpected setback or disappointment.
    She was dismayed to learn that her application had been rejected.
    Filled with concern or anxiety, often as a result of something alarming.
    The community was dismayed by the sudden rise in crime rates.
    Surprised and upset at something unexpected.
    He was dismayed when he discovered his favorite restaurant had closed down.

    Etymology

    The word 'dismayed' comes from the Old French 'desmaïer', which means to dismay, and the Middle English 'dismayen'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dismayed by
    Feeling shocked or disappointed by something.
    left dismayed
    To feel shocked and upset after an unexpected outcome.

    Related Words

    dismay
    A feeling of shock or disappointment.
    dismaying
    Causing someone to feel dismay.

    Slang Meanings

    Bummed out
    He was totally bummed out when he missed the bus.
    Shook
    She was shook after hearing the news.