dismayed

Meanings

• adjective

  Feeling great disappointment, displeasure, or sadness, often in response to unexpected or unfortunate events.

  - "The team was dismayed by their loss in the final match."
  - "The news of her illness left her family dismayed."

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Synonyms

appall , daunt , terrify

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dismayed
frayed , rayed , obeyed , strayed

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'to drive away the gods', from Old French desmer, desmaier, from dis- 'apart' + mer 'sea'. The modern sense of 'displeased' or 'disappointed' developed in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dismayed' is often used to describe the reactions of athletes, politicians, and other public figures to unexpected setbacks or disappointments.

2. In some contexts, the term 'dismayed' can also be used to describe a feeling of awe or wonder, as in 'The tourists were dismayed by the grandeur of the ancient ruins.' However, this usage is less common.

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Related Concepts

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1. disappointment: A feeling of sadness or frustration caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.

2. displeasure: A feeling of dissatisfaction or unease, often resulting from something perceived as unpleasant or offensive.

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Culture

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The term 'dismayed' has been used in various literary and artistic works to depict strong emotional reactions. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', the character Iago manipulates Othello into a state of dismay, leading him to commit tragic acts.

How to Memorize "dismayed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a sad, disappointed expression on their face, or imagine a group of people reacting with shock and sadness to unexpected news.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dismayed' with feelings of sadness, disappointment, and surprise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Disappointment Makes You Dismayed' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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