dismay
Definitions
Noun
- The feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
- Fear resulting from the awareness of danger
Verb
- Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
- Fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
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| 1 | dismay of | 1 | 2 |
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| 1 | the dismay | 1 | 2 |
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Definitions: 4
Fragments: 4
Sound Alikes: 0
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 1
Words that Precede: 1
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📰 This Word in the News:
RFK Jr. clears path for minors' use of tanning beds, much to the dismay of dermatologists
May 6, 2026 unionleader.com
May 6, 2026 unionleader.com
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DHS confirms Roxbury detention center plans, to local officials’ dismay
Feb 20, 2026 New Jersey Globe
Feb 20, 2026 New Jersey Globe
Surprise tax bills spark confusion and dismay among Mendocino County homeowners
May 11, 2026 The Mendocino Voice
May 11, 2026 The Mendocino Voice
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Jul 8, 2026 Jane Friedman
Jul 8, 2026 Jane Friedman