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dismay

/dɪsˈmeɪ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does dismay mean?

noun, verb

A feeling of great worry or fear, or a state of being very disappointed or upset. To cause someone to feel great worry or fear, or to be very disappointed or upset.

Example

"The news of the accident filled her with dismay."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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