dismay
Intermediate/dɪsˈmeɪ/
- noun
- Consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected
dismay in a sentence
- “He expressed dismay when he heard the news of the layoffs.”
- “His comments were met with cries of dismay.”
- “They watched in dismay as the house burned.”
- “To my dismay, I wasn't chosen for the job.”
What does “dismay” mean?
dismay (noun) means consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected. It is pronounced /dɪsˈmeɪ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dismay" mean?
- dismay (noun) means: Consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected
- How do you pronounce "dismay"?
- "dismay" is pronounced /dɪsˈmeɪ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "dismay" in a sentence?
- Here is "dismay" used in a sentence: He expressed dismay when he heard the news of the layoffs.
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