dismay
nounUK /dɪsˈmeɪ/
US /dɪsˈmeɪ/
A sad and worried feeling when something bad happens.
To her dismay, the cake was burnt.
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2. To make someone feel worried and unhappy.
The bad news dismayed the whole team.
3. A feeling of being shocked by something unexpected.
He looked at the mess with dismay.
4. To discourage or frighten someone so they lose hope.
The huge storm dismayed the travelers.