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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
Kim Velsey, Curbed, 21 Nov. 2024
The ever-regal Connie Nielsen returns, from the first film, as Lucilla, daughter of the late Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who’s dismayed that her father’s ideals have been betrayed by the current emperors of the republic, a duo of cretinous brothers played by Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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
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The plan’s supporters — particularly those who wanted to see more done — were equally dismayed.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 21 Nov. 2024
The ever-regal Connie Nielsen returns, from the first film, as Lucilla, daughter of the late Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who’s dismayed that her father’s ideals have been betrayed by the current emperors of the republic, a duo of cretinous brothers played by Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismayed
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One of my acquaintances is upset because her favorite place to get glasses is no longer in her plan’s network.Diane Omdahl, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Those takeaways were an instrumental part of Denver’s formula in a 24-22 upset.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Though many were aghast at the New York City killing, others are viewing Mangione as a folk hero, expressing their frustration with America's private healthcare industry.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Social media was aghast at a handful of Floridians who chose to ignore evacuation orders and ride out Hurricane Milton in their homes this week.Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 10 Oct. 2024
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For my coverage on the said-to-be discouraged or prohibited uses of generative AI, see the link here.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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His pardoning of Nixon discouraged voter's confidence in him.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 29 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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Bollards on sidewalks as well as streets could have frustrated the New Orleans attack.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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They were frustrated about high levels of undocumented immigration.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2025
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The mineral can stay airborne for days once disturbed, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
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The relationship quickly unearthed something that disturbed him.Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
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There are different reasons why your vulva may become irritated or inflamed.Heidi Cope, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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Also, Roach was asked by several people and he was seemingly getting irritated with the consistent questions.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The business community is also bracing for potential impacts, with some worried that the new tolls could discourage shoppers and visitors, potentially leading to reduced foot traffic and sales in the affected areas.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Overall, the stock market had a strong 2024, even as Americans worried about the economy.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Dismayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismayed. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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