dismay
12 points
English
6 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #29,844
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
verb
fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/dɪsmˈeɪ/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural dismays
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
lower someone's spirits
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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