dismays

[US]/dɪsˈmeɪz/
[UK]/dɪsˈmeɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.feelings of shock or disappointment
v.to cause someone to feel shock or anxiety

Phrases & Collocations

dismays the public

dismays the audience

dismays the critics

dismays the team

dismays the fans

dismays the students

dismays the leaders

dismays the workers

dismays the voters

dismays the stakeholders

Example Sentences

the news of the layoffs dismays the employees.

it dismays me to see so much waste in our society.

the lack of support for the project dismays the team.

she was dismayed by the poor performance of the students.

his attitude towards the issue dismays his friends.

the dismal weather dismays everyone at the picnic.

the rising costs of living dismay many families.

it dismays me to think about the future of our planet.

the criticism from the audience dismays the performer.

the lack of progress in negotiations dismays the stakeholders.

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