Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Dismay.
How to pronounce dismay:
US
Dismay - as a noun
The feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discouragement20disheartenment20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
despair10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Dismay - as a verb
Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Example: "These news depressed her"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cast downdeject16demoralise13demoralize22depress10dispirit11get downHypernyms (Closely Related)
discourage14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
Example: "I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alarm7appal9appall10horrify16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affright18fright13frighten15scare7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The news of the accident dismayed everyone at the party."
"I was dismayed when I saw the state of my car after the accident."
"Her lack of progress in the project dismayed her boss."
"The team's poor performance dismayed their coach."
"He was dismayed by the high cost of the apartment."
Word Game Points
Is DISMAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dismay is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISMAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is DISMAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dismay is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISMAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is DISMAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dismay is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISMAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
