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Dismayed

Verb / dɪˈsmeɪd / Another word for dismayed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To feel upset or disappointed because of something unexpected or unpleasant.

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Example sentences

  1. I was dismayed to find out my favorite park was closed.
  2. She was dismayed when she saw the big mess in her room.
  3. The children were dismayed when they found out the zoo was closed.
  4. He was dismayed to learn that he failed the test.
  5. The team was dismayed when they lost the game.

Quotes

  • We are not dismayed by failures... We are simply learning from them and taking another step forward.
  • If you are dismayed by the number of things that happen in life that you can't control, entrepreneurship is not for you.
  • I am not dismayed that one person can't solve the world's problems, but I am energized that one person can make a difference.

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