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   • Get a quick, free translation! DISMAY definition: 1. a feeling of unhappiness and disappointment: 2. to make someone feel unhappy and disappointed…. Learn more.

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   What does dismaien mean?

   • n. A sudden or complete loss of courage in the face of trouble or danger. [Middle English dismaien, from Anglo-Norman *desmaiier : probably de-, intensive pref.; see de- + Old French esmaier, to frighten (from Vulgar Latin *exmagāre, to deprive of power : Latin ex-, ex- + Germanic *magan, to be able to; see magh- in Indo-European roots ).]

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   What is the difference between dismay and horrify?

   • dismay, appall, horrify, daunt mean to unnerve or deter by arousing fear, apprehension, or aversion. dismay implies that one is disconcerted and at a loss as to how to deal with something. appall implies that one is faced with that which perturbs, confounds, or shocks. horrify stresses a reaction of horror or revulsion.

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   What is the difference between dismay and appall?

   • dismay implies that one is disconcerted and at a loss as to how to deal with something. appall implies that one is faced with that which perturbs, confounds, or shocks. horrify stresses a reaction of horror or revulsion. daunt suggests a cowing, disheartening, or frightening in a venture requiring courage.

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   adjective. uk / dɪˈsmeɪ.ɪŋ / us / dɪˈsmeɪ.ɪŋ / Add to word list. making you feel unhappy and disappointed: It is dismaying to realize how many people believe these lies. Teenage suicides happen with dismaying regularity. Fewer examples. This is wrong, and dismaying. It's dismaying to find an error so early in the book.

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   The meaning of DISMAYING is causing feelings of alarmed concern or agitation. How to use dismaying in a sentence.

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   The meaning of DISMAY is to cause to lose courage or resolution (as because of alarm or fear). How to use dismay in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Dismay.

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   DISMAY definition: 1. a feeling of unhappiness and disappointment: 2. to make someone feel unhappy and disappointed…. Learn more.

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   1. To cause to lose enthusiasm or resolution; disillusion or discourage: "young executives dismayed by the corporate ladder" (Peter Grose). See Synonyms at discourage. 2. To upset or distress: "Parents may be dismayed by the mess from sand or paint spread around by the pair or group at play" (Elizabeth Noble). n.

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   dismaying Add to list. dismaying. Other forms: dismayingly. Definitions of dismaying. adjective. causing consternation. synonyms: appalling. alarming. frightening because of an awareness of danger.

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   Dismay is a strong feeling of fear, worry, or sadness that is caused by something unpleasant and unexpected. [formal] Local councillors have reacted with dismay and indignation. Lucy discovered to her dismay that she was pregnant.