dismay

🇬🇧 UK/dis'mei/🇺🇸 US

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Definitions

v.

To cause someone to feel shock, anxiety, or discouragement

使惊愕，使沮丧，使气馁

n.

A feeling of shock, anxiety, or loss of confidence caused by something unexpected

惊愕，沮丧，气馁

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

dismayother

=dismay

Example Sentences

1.
The unexpected news caused dismay among the staff.

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