dismay

Meaning

to cause someone to feel upset, disappointed, or worried; to alarm or distress

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

Example Sentences

The poor test results dismayed both students and teachers.

To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.

Synonyms

alarm, distress, upset, disappoint, concern, consternation

Entry 1

alarm, distress, upset, disappoint

Entry 2

alarm, concern, distress, consternation

Antonyms

reassure, comfort, encourage, please, relief, reassurance, delight

Entry 1

reassure, comfort, encourage, please

Entry 2

relief, comfort, reassurance, delight

Collocations

dismay greatly, dismay deeply, dismay everyone, express dismay, show dismay, cause dismay, much to dismay

Entry 1

dismay greatly, dismay deeply, dismay everyone, express dismay, show dismay, cause dismay

Entry 2

much to dismay, express dismay, cause dismay