dismay

Meanings

• Noun

  A feeling of great disappointment, sadness, or shock.

  - "The team's loss in the final match left them in a state of dismay."
  - "The announcement of the project cancellation caused dismay among employees."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪsˈmeɪ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1640022"

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Synonyms

consternation , appall , daunt , terrify

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dismay
fray , pray , stray , play , may

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Variants

List of all variants of dismay that leads to same result
dismay , dismayed , dismaying , dismayingly , dismays

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to drive away' in Old French, later came to mean 'to drive away joy or hope'.

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Trivia

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1. The word dismay has 6 letters.

2. In the Harry Potter series, Dementors are known to instill a feeling of dismay in those they encounter.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disappointment: A feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction resulting from the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.

2. Shock: A state of sudden surprise or distress, often leading to a feeling of disbelief.

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Culture

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In literature, dismay is often used to describe the emotional state of characters when faced with unexpected or disappointing events. It has also been used as a title for various works of art and music.

How to Memorize "dismay"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a sad face, tears in their eyes, and a look of disappointment. This visualization can help you remember the meaning of dismay.

2. associate
   

   - Associate dismay with disappointment, sadness, or shock. This can help you remember the emotional state that the word represents.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym D.I.S.M.A.Y. to remember the meaning: Disappointment, Inconsiderate, Sadness, Misery, Agony, Yield.

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