dismay

noun
UK: /dɪsˈmeɪ/
US: /dɪsˈmeɪ/

  1. A feeling of strong disappointment and worry.

    1. They saw the results with dismay.
    2. The team viewed the latest sales figures with considerable dismay.

Synonyms

shock perturbation anxiety alarm apprehension concern horror
dismay verb

  1. To cause someone to feel very worried, disappointed, or upset.

    1. I hate to dismay you, but we're out of coffee.
    2. The thought of the work ahead dismayed him, so he postponed starting.
dismay transitive-verb

  1. To fill with dread; to discourage greatly; to surprise and frustrate.

    1. The prospect of failing exams would dismay anyone.
    2. The cost overruns on the project began to dismay the investors, resulting in some funding being withdrawn.
dismay intransitive-verb

  1. To feel or show dismay.

    1. She dismayed at the sight.
    2. He dismayed at the prospect of spending another winter in the cold, damp house.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "dismay" is /dɪsˈmeɪ/ in British English and /dɪsˈmeɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dismay": shock, perturbation, anxiety, alarm, apprehension, concern, horror.

Example usage of "dismay": "They saw the results with dismay.". More examples on the page.