noun🔗ShareA sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits"He looked in dismay at the destruction of the town caused by the hurricane."emotionmindsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCondition fitted to dismay; ruin."The economic downturn created a dismay in the housing market, leading to many foreclosures. "conditiondisasternegativesufferingemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause to feel apprehension; great sadness, or fear; to deprive of energy"The unexpected announcement of the school closure dismayed the students. "emotionmindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo render lifeless; to subdue; to disquiet."The constant rain began to dismay the hikers, making them lose hope of reaching the summit. "emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo take dismay or fright; to be filled with dismay."She dismayed to find her exam grade was a failing one. "emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
