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as in upset
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as in aghast
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as in discouraged
to lessen the courage or confidence of
the imposing climb up the mountain dismayed us even before we got started
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as in alarmed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
parents who became increasingly dismayed by their son's foundering marriage
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Recent Examples of dismayed
Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Many are outraged that Georgescu cannot run in May, while others are dismayed that the Tates might not face justice.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
Chloe exits the dressing room when the masked man is gone, acting shocked and dismayed.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Putin also said Russia does not rule out European countries -- who were dismayed that they and Ukraine were not invited to the table in Riyadh -- participating in a peace settlement.
—Sylvie Corbet, arkansasonline.com, 25 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Booth was dismayed that Malone went with Russell Westbrook over Pickett down the stretch of multiple games last week.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Many are outraged that Georgescu cannot run in May, while others are dismayed that the Tates might not face justice.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
Chloe exits the dressing room when the masked man is gone, acting shocked and dismayed.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Putin also said Russia does not rule out European countries -- who were dismayed that they and Ukraine were not invited to the table in Riyadh -- participating in a peace settlement.
—Sylvie Corbet, arkansasonline.com, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismayed
Adjective
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Santa Margarita 6, Huntington Beach 5: Chase Marlow singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning to give the Eagles an upset over Sunset League champion Huntington Beach.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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Tuchman and Chang also address fans who are particularly upset about Nick's arc this season.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Human-rights groups—and even other Afrikaners—have been aghast.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
14 May 2025
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Ratcliffe was aghast at the level of the expenses being covered by United and commercial executives now fly economy to meetings abroad.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Verb
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But Daddy was not one to be discouraged and got the place ready to open in June.—
Fannie Flagg,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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However, Jim has not been discouraged by this week’s Bristol Myers pullback.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What sets even Milosz’s early poems of exile and displacement apart is his talent for burying an appalled stringency beneath sentimental guff.—
William Logan,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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One of Whipple’s main sources is Biden’s former chief of staff Ron Klain, who often comes across in the book as an appalled observer.—
Fintan O’Toole,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The outspoken owner wants to win and seems to be frustrated at the state of his team.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Showing up to the Walz event was May Dehaan’s way of trying to get Nunn to notice that his constituents are frustrated.—
HANNAH FINGERHUT,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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These five destinations show that sharing the shore with animals can be calm, safe and memorable for the right reasons when animals aren’t fed or disturbed.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Even the guards appeared to be disturbed.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Eczema Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition associated with inflamed, itchy, and irritated skin.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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The White House, while pursuing thawing relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, has become increasingly irritated with Moscow after Russian officials in March refused to agree to a U.S.-brokered, 30-day full ceasefire agreement that Ukraine has already signed.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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The business community is also bracing for potential impacts, with some worried that the new tolls could discourage shoppers and visitors, potentially leading to reduced foot traffic and sales in the affected areas.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Overall, the stock market had a strong 2024, even as Americans worried about the economy.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Dismayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismayed. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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