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Noun
Distress or alarm, typically caused by something unexpected
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“Marianne sat on the edge of the bed, torn between dismay at learning that he was distressed and pleasure that he had written.”
Noun
The state of being mournful or in low spirits
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“She did her best to hide her dismay. Yet she'd known this conversation was bound to come up sooner rather than later.”
Noun
A feeling of dissatisfaction caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
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“She feels little dismay at missing out on issues of national or local import, knowing that if things are important enough, people in her workplace will discuss them.”
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In a state of amazement or great surprise
Noun
A regrettable or unfortunate situation or action
Verb
To fill with distress or alarm
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“Miss Bennet, you dismay me with your doubts!”
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