English / word
dismay
noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
consternation and distress, typically caused by something unexpected
In context
01
To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.
02
The poor test results dismayed both students and teachers.
Synonyms
alarm,concern,distress
Antonyms
relief,comfort,reassurance
Collocations
to our dismay,express dismay,cause dismay