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Definition dismay in American English

dismay verb

[transitive] verb
/dɪsˈmeɪ/
1

to make someone very worried, disappointed, or sad

Example

What dismayed me most about their behavior was their rudeness.

Synonyms and related words
upset wound disturb worry concern tear apart
Definition dismay in American English