dismayed

[dɪsˈmeɪd]

dismayed Definition

• 1. to feel very worried, disappointed, or upset about something that has happened or something that you have to do
• 2. to cause someone to feel worried, disappointed, or upset

Using dismayed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dismayed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I was dismayed to hear that I didn't get the job.

• Example

  The team was dismayed by their loss in the championship game.

• Example

  The high cost of repairs dismayed the homeowner.

• Example

  The teacher's harsh criticism dismayed the students.

dismayed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dismayed

• disheartened
• discouraged
• dissatisfied

Antonyms for dismayed

• encouraged
• reassured

Phrases with dismayed

• be dismayed at/by something

  to be very worried, disappointed, or upset about something

  Example

  She was dismayed by the company's decision to lay off employees.

• dismayed look/expression/face

  a facial expression that shows worry, disappointment, or upset

  Example

  He had a dismayed look on his face when he saw the damage to his car.

• dismayed tone/voice

  a way of speaking that shows worry, disappointment, or upset

  Example

  She spoke in a dismayed tone when she heard the news.

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Summary: dismayed in Brief

The verb 'dismayed' [dɪsˈmeɪd] means to feel or cause someone to feel worried, disappointed, or upset. It can be used in various contexts, such as receiving bad news, experiencing a loss, or facing a difficult situation. Examples include 'I was dismayed to hear that I didn't get the job' and 'The team was dismayed by their loss in the championship game.' 'Dismayed' can be formalized as 'disconcerted' or 'perturbed,' or expressed informally as 'bummed out' or 'down in the dumps.'