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dismayed

/dɪsˈmeɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does dismayed mean?

adjective

Feeling or showing great disappointment or upset, often because of something unpleasant or unexpected.

Example

"She looked dismayed when she heard the news of her favorite restaurant closing down."

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