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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
Sylvie Corbet, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
According to execs speaking to the paper, Williams had to be reminded several times that her show had been canceled.
July 2022: Fans are dismayed and a little alarmed to discover that The Wendy Williams Show appears to have been removed from YouTube and Instagram, per Entertainment Weekly.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2025
What on earth could have happened to leave one of European football’s most highly respected managers so utterly dismayed?
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Some white women – of whom about 53% voted for Trump, according to exit polls – seem equally dismayed that they are being described in certain circles as electoral weak links and scapegoats for the outcome of the election.
—Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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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, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
According to execs speaking to the paper, Williams had to be reminded several times that her show had been canceled.
July 2022: Fans are dismayed and a little alarmed to discover that The Wendy Williams Show appears to have been removed from YouTube and Instagram, per Entertainment Weekly.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2025
What on earth could have happened to leave one of European football’s most highly respected managers so utterly dismayed?
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Some white women – of whom about 53% voted for Trump, according to exit polls – seem equally dismayed that they are being described in certain circles as electoral weak links and scapegoats for the outcome of the election.
—Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismayed
Adjective
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The Pacers pulled off an upset series win against a then No. 3 seed Bucks in six games last year without Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Homero De la Fuente,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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Fifty-eight percent of the bets are on Silva to win, while 71 percent of the money is on a Mitchell upset.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Between this niggling thought in the back of some Faithfuls’ minds, as well as the fact that Danielle was so aghast at her best friend’s betrayal earlier in the final episode, the remaining contestants could not in good conscience go to the fire pit with Britney still alive and breathing.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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And last week, European leaders were aghast as the Trump administration held talks with Russia toward a possible peace deal for Ukraine — without Ukraine or any of its European neighbors at the table.—
Fatima Al-Kassab,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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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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Obama discouraged Biden from running in 2016.—
W. James Antle III,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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Some clients, new and existing, may be steering business its way in appalled solidarity.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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Later, one agent appears to get frustrated with Abdalla for being in the street and not on the sidewalk.—
Chelsea Bailey, Gloria Pazmino and Taylor Galgano,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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The overstressed tissue, either along your arch or right next to your heel, can then sustain tiny tears and become irritated, inflamed, and painful.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, when the body is dehydrated, the vocal cords are more likely to become irritated and there is a higher risk of injury.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
3 Apr. 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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Or be imprisoned by what everyone else is worried about.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Dismayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismayed. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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