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dismayed

Part of speech: adjective


Sense 1: Feeling or showing a loss of courage or hope.

Example sentence: After failing the exam, Sarah felt dismayed and lost confidence in her abilities.


Sense 2: Feeling shocked or distressed by something unexpected or upsetting.

Example sentence: The news of the natural disaster left the entire nation dismayed and saddened.


Sense 3: Causing someone to feel anxious, worried, or troubled.

Example sentence: The constant rise in prices of essential commodities is a source of dismayed concern for many households.


Sense 4: (Local) Disoriented or disheartened due to a specific local event.

Example sentence: The sudden cancellation of the highly anticipated concert left the fans dismayed and frustrated.


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