Dismay Definition & Meaning
dismay
- noun
- the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
- fear resulting from the awareness of danger
- verb
- lower someone's spirits; make downhearted; "These news depressed her"; "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"
- fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised; "I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview"; "The news of the executions horrified us"
"Dismay" in song lyrics
See how dismay is used in real songs:
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"At the brink of dismay"
(Bizzy Bone f/) Mr. Majesty — Mr. Majesty II -
"Feels good today, all the hood's dismay"
CunninLynguists f/ Chizuko Yoshihiro — The Park (Fresh Air) -
"I looked again but to my dismay"
DC Talk — Luv Is A Verb
Words that rhyme with dismay
Usage tips for "dismay"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "dismay" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for dismay to find words that pair well.
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- What does dismay mean?
- the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles fear resulting from the awareness of danger lower someone's spirits; make downhearted; "These news depressed her"; "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her" fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised; "I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview"; "The news of the executions horrified us"
- What part of speech is dismay?
- Dismay is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does dismay have?
- Dismay has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).