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dismay¹

Noun

1. A feeling of deep distress or disappointment caused by something unexpected or shocking.

- Example sentence: The news of her failure filled her with dismay and despair.

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Verb

1. To cause someone to feel distressed or disappointed.

- Example sentence: The sudden change in plans dismayed everyone.

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Adjective

1. Feeling or showing distress or disappointment.

- Example sentence: The team's dismal performance in the game left their coach feeling dismayed.

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Adverb

1. In a manner that shows distress or disappointment.

- Example sentence: The children stared at the broken toy, dismayingly.

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