definition of ''dismay''
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dismaynoun  [ U] uk â / dÉªËsmeÉª / usâ / dÉªËsmeÉª / dismaynoun [ U ] uk ​ /dɪˈsmeɪ/ us ​ /dɪˈsmeɪ/. C2 a feeling of unhappiness and disappointment: Aid workers were said to have been filled with dismay by the appalling conditions that the refugees were living in. The fans watched in/with dismay as their team lost 42–11.
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Definition of âdisappointedâ - English Dictionary uk ​ /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/ us ​ /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.t̬ɪd/. B1 unhappy because someone or something was not as good as you hoped or expected, or because something did not happen: We were deeply disappointed at/about the result. His parents were bitterly disappointed in/with him. [ + (that) ] She was disappointed (that) they hadn't phoned.
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Definition of 'distress' SYNONYMY NOTE: distress implies mental or physical strain imposed by pain, trouble, worry, or the like and usually suggests a state or situation that can be relieved [distress caused by famine]; suffering stresses the actual enduring of pain, distress, or tribulation [the suffering of the wounded]; agony suggests mental or physical torment so excruciating that the body or mind is convulsed with the force of it [in mortal agony]; anguish has equal force but is more often applied to acute ...
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turmoil Definition of turmoil. : a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion.
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astonished Astonished is the adjective form of the verb astonish, which comes from old Anglo-Norman for a blow to the head. We use it now for much more positive feelings, when we are stunned by awe and admiration, and not stunned from being hit in the head with a bat! Synonyms are amazed and astounded. Thesaurus.
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KJV Dictionary Definition: dismay KJV Dictionary Definition: dismay. dismay. DISMAY, v.t. To deprive of that strength or firmness of mind which constitutes courage; to discourage; to dishearten; to sink or depress the spirits or resolution; hence, to affright or terrify. Be strong, and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed. Joshua 1. DISMAY, n. Fall or loss of courage; a sinking of the spirits; depression; dejection; a yielding to fear; that loss of firmness which is effected by fear or terror; fear impressed; terror felt.
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resentment Definition of resentment. : a feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury.
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aghast dismayed - struck with fear, dread, or consternation. aghast, appalled, shocked. afraid - filled with fear or apprehension; afraid even to turn his head; suddenly looked afraid; afraid for his life; afraid of snakes; afraid to ask questions.
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Definition of frustration in US English: 1The feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something. 1.1 An event or circumstance that causes one to have a feeling of frustration. 1.2 The prevention of the progress, success, or fulfillment of something.
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- Define frustration: the act of frustrating; the state or an instance of being frustrated — frustration in a sentence the act of frustrating; the state or an instance of being frustrated… See the full definition
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- Learner's definition of DISCONTENT. [noncount] : a feeling of unhappiness or disapproval : a lack of contentment. The survey indicates public discontent [=dissatisfaction] with the current administration. There was widespread discontent [=(less commonly) discontentment] over the court's ruling. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. — opposite contentment.
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Definitions &Translations Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Anguish is a term used in philosophy, often as a translation from the Latin for angst. It is a paramount feature of existentialist philosophy, in which anguish is often understood as the experience of an utterly free being in a world with zero absolutes.
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- KJV Dictionary Definition: dismay. dismay. DISMAY, v.t. To deprive of that strength or firmness of mind which constitutes courage; to discourage; to dishearten; to sink or depress the spirits or resolution; hence, to affright or terrify. Be strong, and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed.
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- confounded definition: The definition of confounded is confused, or an expression similar to the word damn used to represent mild annoyance or anger. (adjective) When you are confused and perplexed by a problem you are trying to solve, this is an exam...
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Dismay Dismay is a Dragon Shout in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The Dismay shout causes enemies to flee in terror. The more powerful the shout is, the more it will directly affect what will happen to enemies at higher levels. The shout allows the Dragonborn to disperse rather large groups of lower level enemies.
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- Define Appallment. Appallment synonyms, Appallment pronunciation, Appallment translation, English dictionary definition of Appallment. n. 1. Depression occasioned by terror; dismay
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- Anxiety definition, distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune: He felt anxiety about the possible loss of his job. See more.
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trepidation The definition of a trepidation is a trembling movement, fear or nervousness. An example of trepidation is when a speaker's hands are shaking due to nerves while giving a speech. An example of trepidation is an anxious feeling before the first day of college. Archaic tremulous or trembling movement; quaking; tremor.
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boo to shout boo at (someone or something), esp as an expression of disgust, dissatisfaction, or disapproval: to boo the actors. (bu) interj., n., pl. boos, interj. 1. (used to express contempt or disapproval or to startle or frighten.) n. 2. an exclamation of contempt or disapproval: a loud boo from the bleachers. v.i. 3. to cry “boo” in derision. v.t. 4. to show disapproval of by booing.
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grief sorrow implies a sense of loss or a sense of guilt and remorse. grief implies poignant sorrow for an immediate cause. anguish suggests torturing grief or dread. woe is deep or inconsolable grief or misery. regret implies pain caused by deep disappointment, fruitless longing, or unavailing remorse.
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- Define wow: —used to express strong feeling (such as pleasure or surprise) — wow in a sentence —used to express strong feeling (such as pleasure or surprise)… See the full definition
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- The framers of the Constitution created a system of checks and balances so that one branch does not have too much power over the others. They were afraid of any system of government in which a person, or a small group of people could make the rules and take over.
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- dismay - definition and synonyms. What are red words? 90% of the time, speakers of English use just 7,500 words in speech and writing. These words appear in red, and are graded with stars. One-star words are frequent, two-star words are more frequent, and three-star words are the most frequent. The thesaurus of synonyms and related words is fully integrated into the dictionary.
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appall appalls; appalled; appalling. Learner's definition of APPALL. [+ object] : to cause (someone) to feel fear, shock, or disgust. The thought of war appalls me. It appalls me to think of the way those children have been treated.
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Definition of 'dismay' dismay (dɪsmeɪ ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense dismays , present participle dismaying , past tense , past participle dismayed. 1. uncountable noun. Dismay is a strong feeling of fear, worry, or sadness that is caused by something unpleasant and unexpected.
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- 10. be not dismayed—literally, anxiously to look at one another in dismay. Which I do and will manage with righteousness, whereby I will deliver thee, and destroy thine and mine enemies, as it follows. Fear thou not, for I am with thee,....1:10-20 God speaks with tenderness; Fear thou not, for I am with thee: not only within call, but present with thee.