dismayed

[ dis-meyd ]

/ dɪsˈmeɪd /

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adjective

thoroughly disheartened, as by sudden danger or trouble: When he was sick and in prison, and the non-cooperation movement ebbed, Gandhi was not dismayed or discouraged.

surprised and disillusioned or disappointed: Many were dismayed at the way the ad trivialized the Tibetan people's struggle for freedom and survival.

alarmed or perturbed: As a teacher in a K-8 school, I am extremely dismayed at the talk of more unstable funding for education.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of dismay.

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Origin of dismayed

dismay + -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM dismayed

dis·mayed·ness

[dis-meyd-nis, -mey-id-], /dɪsˈmeɪd nɪs, -ˈmeɪ ɪd-/, nounun·dis·mayed, adjective

Words nearby dismayed

dismal science, Dismal Swamp, dismantle, dismast, dismay, dismayed, disme, dismember, dismiss, dismissal, dismissive

How to use dismayed in a sentence

Ruling out such an approach, you are left with more subtle ways to modify your friend’s behavior — the most obvious being consistently discovering, to your dismay, that you are not available on Friday.
Miss Manners: I feel robbed of my potluck wedding|Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin, Jacobina Martin|January 14, 2021|Washington Post
However, we recognize with dismay and sorrow that some lawyers challenged the outcome of the election with claims that they did not support with facts or evidence.
157 law deans denounce attempted insurrection and effort to decertify election — but don’t name names|Valerie Strauss|January 12, 2021|Washington Post
As the violence in the Capitol played out, Chris Evans, who plays Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, tweeted his dismay at what he was seeing.
Can Captain America serve two dramatically different versions of America?|Aja Romano|January 12, 2021|Vox
The gambling industry’s main lobbying group also expressed surprise and dismay at his position.
Sheldon Adelson, casino magnate who influenced policy from D.C. to Jerusalem, dies at 87|Donald Frazier|January 12, 2021|Washington Post

We note with dismay the serious threats and destruction of property faced by media professionals yesterday.
Activists around the world react to Capitol siege|Michael K. Lavers|January 9, 2021|Washington Blade
Buddhist purists are dismayed by one-percenters using mindfulness to get even richer.
What If Meditation Isn’t Good for You?|Jay Michaelson|November 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I am often dismayed at the many ways in which we medicalize a natural phenomenon that affects us all—aging.
How an iPod Can Fight Alzheimer’s and Dementia|Dr. Bill Thomas|July 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Many of your fellow citizens are dismayed by your conduct, and our anger has nothing to do with the color of your skin.
An Open Letter to Attorney General Eric Holder: It’s Not About Race|Ron Christie|July 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Olivia is dismayed at everything that's happening and decides to get on a plane and run away with Jake.
The Explosive ‘Scandal’ Finale Was Its Best Episode Yet|Kevin Fallon|April 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So I was dismayed to find that the makers of 300: Rise of an Empire had completely ignored them.
‘300’ Is a Misleading, Muscle-Bound Travesty of Ancient History|James Romm|March 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Frulein Fichtner herself looked no ways dismayed at the number of her guests, though we had the air of coming to storm the house.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
For a moment the group in the kitchen at Skyrie were dismayed by Jim Barlow's sudden departure and the escape of the dogs.
Dorothy at Skyrie|Evelyn Raymond
A sword upon her diviners, and they shall be foolish: a sword upon her valiant ones, and they shall be dismayed.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
Fear not their words, neither be thou dismayed at their looks: for they are a provoking house.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
Harry was dismayed at his sister's condition, but the injustice of the wholesale reproach chased away contrition.
The Daisy Chain|Charlotte Yonge