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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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