Definitions

1. verb

to feel or show a strong feeling of disappointment, sadness, or worry about something.

“She was dismayed by the news of her favorite restaurant closing down.”

2. verb

to put out of or displace from a place of rest or position.

“The strong wind would dismay the trees from their roots.”

3. adjective

causing or feeling dismay; distressing.

“The dismal weather was dismayed, making everyone feel gloomy.”

4. noun

a feeling of dismay or distress.

“She felt a lot of dismay after losing her job.”