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dismay

/dɪsˈmeɪ/

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noun

Consternation, effroi, abattement

A sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits

Examples :

"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.

emotion mind situation

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noun

Consternation, effroi

Condition fitted to dismay; ruin.

Examples :

"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.

condition disaster negative suffering emotion

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verb

Consterner, décourager, effrayer

To cause to feel apprehension; great sadness, or fear; to deprive of energy

Examples :

"The unexpected announcement of the school closure dismayed the students. "

L'annonce inattendue de la fermeture de l'école a consterné les élèves.

emotion mind attitude

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verb

Consterner, décourager

To render lifeless; to subdue; to disquiet.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Consterner, effrayer

To take dismay or fright; to be filled with dismay.

Examples :

"She dismayed to find her exam grade was a failing one. "

Elle fut consternée de constater que sa note d'examen était un échec.