noun🔗ShareConsternation, effroi, abattementA 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."Il regarda avec consternation la destruction de la ville causée par l'ouragan.emotionmindsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareConsternation, effroiCondition fitted to dismay; ruin."The economic downturn created a dismay in the housing market, leading to many foreclosures. "Le ralentissement économique a créé la consternation sur le marché immobilier, entraînant de nombreuses saisies.conditiondisasternegativesufferingemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareConsterner, décourager, effrayerTo cause to feel apprehension; great sadness, or fear; to deprive of energy"The unexpected announcement of the school closure dismayed the students. "L'annonce inattendue de la fermeture de l'école a consterné les élèves.emotionmindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareConsterner, découragerTo render lifeless; to subdue; to disquiet."The constant rain began to dismay the hikers, making them lose hope of reaching the summit. "La pluie constante commença à consterner les randonneurs, leur faisant perdre l'espoir d'atteindre le sommet.emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareConsterner, effrayerTo take dismay or fright; to be filled with dismay."She dismayed to find her exam grade was a failing one. "Elle fut consternée de constater que sa note d'examen était un échec.emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading