Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Dismays.
Dismays - as a noun
The feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discouragement20disheartenment20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
despair10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Dismays - 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 his resignation dismays his supporters."
"It dismays me to see so much litter on the streets."
"The poor test scores dismays the teacher."
"The constant delays have dismays the passengers."
"The team's performance dismays their coach."
Word Game Points
Is DISMAYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dismays is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISMAYS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is DISMAYS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dismays is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISMAYS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is DISMAYS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dismays is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISMAYS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
