to dismay
Third Person
dismays
Present Participle
dismaying
Past Tense
dismayed
Past Participle
dismayed
1
to cause someone to feel shocked, worried, or upset
transitive
- The sudden cancellation of the event dismayed the attendees, leaving them feeling disappointed.
- The poor performance of the team dismayed the coach, who had high expectations.
- The news of the layoffs dismayed the employees, causing anxiety about their future.
- The vandalism of the playground equipment dismayed the community, leaving them feeling disheartened.
- The politician's scandalous remarks dismayed the public, leading to a loss of trust.
2
to cause someone to feel anxious or lose determination
transitive
- The unexpected withdrawal of a key player dismayed the team, affecting their morale.
- The unexpected failure of the project dismayed the manager, who had worked so hard on it.
- The defeat in the championship game dismayed the players, causing them to lose confidence.
- The daunting challenge ahead dismayed him, and he felt unsure of his next move.
- The poor results from the experiment dismayed the scientist, leading to frustration.
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