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as in upset
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as in aghast
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as in discouraged
to lessen the courage or confidence of
the imposing climb up the mountain dismayed us even before we got started
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as in alarmed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
parents who became increasingly dismayed by their son's foundering marriage
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Recent Examples of dismayed
Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
The spot has drawn some reactions online that range from puzzled to dismayed, with several commentators comparing the potential fallout to Bud Light's use of a trans influencer in straying far afield from its core demographic.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2024
At the helm of one of the leading organizations diversifying tennis, Selden and Thornton are not dismayed.
—Essence, 17 Oct. 2024
No one is probably more dismayed than predecessor Fumio Kishida.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Stern typed notes as Snyder spoke at the meeting, documenting hospital officials’ dismayed reactions to Snyder’s plans to launch what prosecutors later described as a media blitz alleging the hospital system was transplanting diseased organs into patients without their knowledge.
—Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
The spot has drawn some reactions online that range from puzzled to dismayed, with several commentators comparing the potential fallout to Bud Light's use of a trans influencer in straying far afield from its core demographic.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2024
At the helm of one of the leading organizations diversifying tennis, Selden and Thornton are not dismayed.
—Essence, 17 Oct. 2024
No one is probably more dismayed than predecessor Fumio Kishida.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismayed
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Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin was still upset and tweeting about Ole Miss’ exclusion as of Sunday afternoon.Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Now the Eras Tour is ending, many are understandably upset that this sense of camaraderie is coming to a close.Callum Booth, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The internet was just as aghast as Segura and Kreischer as clips of people recreating the Dazed and Confused actor’s recipe but his wife of 12 years backed up her husband.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Most were aghast at Brooks’s assault upon Sumner, while some others cheered his action.Blake D. Morant, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Professional musicianship was actually discouraged in her family for decades.Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Players were warned to avoid updating any social media with check-ins or daily activities until the end of the day and discouraged from posting expensive items on social media.Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Citizens tried to derail the plan as well, more appalled by the idea of razing an old cemetery than delighted by the prospects of a new park.Christina Ray Stanton, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
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Cancer advocates are appalled and are calling on Gov. Newsom to intervene.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
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She is frustrated with Jae-yoon due to him misunderstanding her heart.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some Israelis demand cease-fire deal, return of hostages Netanyahu faces mounting pressure and criticism from Israelis frustrated with the lack of a cease-fire deal to secure the release of the around 100 remaining hostages in Gaza as the war has raged for more than a year.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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While many said they were disturbed by the brutal shooting, others reacted with indifference, or in some cases schadenfreude.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The publication disturbed some Jewish students, according to the Post.Pilar Arias, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Avoid triggers: Identify and avoid known irritants, such as soap and laundry detergents containing fragrances or other harsh chemicals. Try an oatmeal bath: Oatmeal baths can soothe dry, itchy, irritated skin.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
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Nguyen said the police officer appeared to become irritated when Vu made the be-quiet gesture with his finger.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Regulators and unions also worried about the job security of the 60,000 workers at the stores being sold.Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2024
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But speeding up permitting could be met with opposition from groups worried about environmental impacts, public safety, health and other issues raised by some industries.Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Dismayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismayed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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