C1nounemotions
US/dɪsˈmeɪ/
UK/dɪsˈmeɪ/
a feeling of shock and disappointment when something bad happens
In context
To her dismay, the last train had already left the station.
Parents reacted with dismay to the sudden rise in school fees.
Much to our dismay, the clinic had closed early.
Words that go with dismay
verb + noun
- express dismayThe union expressed dismay over the hospital's staff cuts.
noun + preposition
- dismay atResidents voiced their dismay at plans to close the park.
adjective + noun
- growing dismayFans watched with growing dismay as their team fell behind.
verb + preposition
- react with dismayTeachers reacted with dismay to the new exam rules.
- watch in dismayWe watched in dismay as the floodwater filled our street.