Dismay
/dɪsˈmeɪ/
To feel worried or sad when something goes wrong or doesn't happen like you wanted it to.
Examples
- I felt dismay when my favorite toy broke right before my birthday party.
- It was a big dismay to see that it rained on the day of our picnic.
- My teacher's dismay was clear when we didn't finish our homework on time.
Synonyms
sadness
worry
upset
disappointment
trouble
fear
Antonyms
happiness
joy
cheer
satisfaction
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