Dismay Synonyms and Antonyms

dĭs-mā
A sudden or complete loss of courage in the face of trouble or danger
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. consternation
  2. fear
  3. alarm
  4. disheartenment
  5. amazement
  6. discouragement
  7. anxiety
  8. disenchantment
  9. disillusionment
  10. perturbation
Antonyms:
  1. happiness
  2. encouragement
  3. assurance
  4. confidence
To cause to lose enthusiasm or resolution; disillusion or discourage:
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. discourage

Words Related to Dismay

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Dismay Sentence Examples

  • Cynthia's little shriek of dismay caused Dean to turn.

  • To her dismay, the traitor's name came out a half sob.

  • To my dismay I found that it was in the American notation.

  • She turned on the device and waited, uttering a cry of dismay when she saw the background.

  • Jessi asked in dismay.

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