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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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2
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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as in upset
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as in aghast
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Recent Examples of dismayed
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 May 2025
But Erica didn't want her daughter to feel dismayed by her comment and still reminds her that beauty is far more than a number on a scale.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The big picture: Francis pushed the Catholic Church to the left, which satisfied Catholics seeking modernization but dismayed traditionalists.
—Aïda Amer, Axios, 21 Apr. 2025
Booth was dismayed that Malone went with Russell Westbrook over Pickett down the stretch of multiple games last week.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Among those dismayed were Lego Movie director Phil Lord.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 May 2025
But Erica didn't want her daughter to feel dismayed by her comment and still reminds her that beauty is far more than a number on a scale.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The big picture: Francis pushed the Catholic Church to the left, which satisfied Catholics seeking modernization but dismayed traditionalists.
—Aïda Amer, Axios, 21 Apr. 2025
Booth was dismayed that Malone went with Russell Westbrook over Pickett down the stretch of multiple games last week.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismayed
Verb
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But Daddy was not one to be discouraged and got the place ready to open in June.—
Fannie Flagg,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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However, Jim has not been discouraged by this week’s Bristol Myers pullback.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Cafu, on the other hand, will be entering the ring with plenty of confidence and hunger, knowing that an upset win could change his life and put him at the center of the super flyweight spotlight.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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All of the under-the-table deals are out in the open, generally speaking, and folks are upset.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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The right-wing conspiracy theorist was aghast at Trump’s decision to try to pin blame for the Epstein fiasco on Democrats.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
19 July 2025
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Her boots were gone and the deck slippery with fish scales, and one of the fishermen looked aghast at her condition.—
Jim Shepard,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
Verb
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The outspoken owner wants to win and seems to be frustrated at the state of his team.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Later, one agent appears to get frustrated with Abdalla for being in the street and not on the sidewalk.—
Chelsea Bailey, Gloria Pazmino and Taylor Galgano,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These five destinations show that sharing the shore with animals can be calm, safe and memorable for the right reasons when animals aren’t fed or disturbed.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Even the guards appeared to be disturbed.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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When Burrell wasn’t tapped to join the show’s 28th season in January — after playing a central role in the first 27 — viewers were appalled and even Burrell was baffled.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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There was an appalled silence broken at last by Wells.—
Robeson Bailey,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2025
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Try not to get irritated if someone checks in on you when expressive Mercury aligns with Mars on August 18.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
28 July 2025
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Make sure not to go over any areas that are inflamed or irritated, which can cause bleeding. Rinse your face with a gentle cleanser and proceed with the rest of your skin-care routine.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
23 July 2025
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“Dismayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismayed. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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