Vocabulary Entry

dismayed

|verb • adjective

verb

To cause someone to feel distress or disappointment.

Example Sentences

"The news of the cancellation dismayed the entire team."

"She was dismayed to find out her application was rejected."

"The unexpected turn of events dismayed him deeply."

adjective

Example Sentences

"He looked dismayed when I told him the party was canceled."

"The dismayed crowd waited for updates on the situation."

"She gave a dismayed gasp when she saw the results."