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as in upset
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as in aghast
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as in discouraged
to lessen the courage or confidence of
the imposing climb up the mountain dismayed us even before we got started
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as in alarmed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
parents who became increasingly dismayed by their son's foundering marriage
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Recent Examples of dismayed
Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
The plan by owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam to move the team to a domed stadium and sports complex in Brook Park has divided fans and dismayed city officials.
—Troy Smith, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
The plan’s supporters — particularly those who wanted to see more done — were equally dismayed.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 21 Nov. 2024
The ever-regal Connie Nielsen returns, from the first film, as Lucilla, daughter of the late Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who’s dismayed that her father’s ideals have been betrayed by the current emperors of the republic, a duo of cretinous brothers played by Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Some Democrats were dismayed that Newsom did not choose Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland), who was actively running for Senate at the time Feinstein died.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
The plan by owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam to move the team to a domed stadium and sports complex in Brook Park has divided fans and dismayed city officials.
—Troy Smith, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
The plan’s supporters — particularly those who wanted to see more done — were equally dismayed.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 21 Nov. 2024
The ever-regal Connie Nielsen returns, from the first film, as Lucilla, daughter of the late Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who’s dismayed that her father’s ideals have been betrayed by the current emperors of the republic, a duo of cretinous brothers played by Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismayed
Adjective
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Will Lyles prove his dominance, or can Jacobs pull off another upset?—
Kilty Cleary,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Lucas Boze had 22 points in the Gold Coast League upset for Crossroads.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But Guibert says her son never embraced fame and was aghast at being named to People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful list.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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But Texans fans were aghast at two costly roughing-call penalties that significantly helped out the Chiefs’ — one of which even the signal-caller understands seemingly crossed the line.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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For my coverage on the said-to-be discouraged or prohibited uses of generative AI, see the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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His pardoning of Nixon discouraged voter's confidence in him.—
Tabitha Parent,
People.com,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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And that’s the other important point about 2016, is that immediately a resistance paradigm kicked in among Democrats, among people who were upset and appalled and worried about Trump’s victory.—
Avishay Artsy,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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Citizens tried to derail the plan as well, more appalled by the idea of razing an old cemetery than delighted by the prospects of a new park.—
Christina Ray Stanton,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Bollards on sidewalks as well as streets could have frustrated the New Orleans attack.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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They were frustrated about high levels of undocumented immigration.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
1 Jan. 2025
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Plants with vining stems or long tap roots can be difficult to transplant and other plants simply don’t like to have their roots disturbed after planting.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2025
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The mineral can stay airborne for days once disturbed, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Eczema Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition associated with inflamed, itchy, and irritated skin.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2025
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This can lead to issues like trouble concentrating, frustration, and becoming easily irritated.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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The business community is also bracing for potential impacts, with some worried that the new tolls could discourage shoppers and visitors, potentially leading to reduced foot traffic and sales in the affected areas.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Overall, the stock market had a strong 2024, even as Americans worried about the economy.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Dismayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismayed. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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