dismay

• Nom désignant un sentiment de détresse, d'inquiétude ou de déception provoqué par un événement inattendu ou indésirable, ou un état d'abattement face à une situation pénible.

A noun referring to a feeling of distress, disappointment, or concern caused by an unexpected or unwelcome event.

indénombrable

1. Distress or alarmB2formal

   A feeling of distress, worry, or alarm caused by something unexpected or unpleasant.

   consternation

   • To her dismay, the flight was canceled.
   • He expressed dismay at the news of the accident.
   • The team's defeat caused widespread dismay among fans.

   Synonymesalarmanxietyapprehensionconcernconsternationdisquietdistressdreadperturbationshocktrepidationuneaseupsetworry

   Antonymescomfortdelightencouragementjoyreassurance

2. B2formal

   A feeling of disappointment or discouragement when something does not meet expectations.

   déception, désappointement

   • She felt dismay when she saw the poor test results.
   • The lack of progress filled him with dismay.
   • His dismay was evident when the project failed.

   Synonymeschagrindisappointmentdiscouragementdisheartenmentfrustration

   Antonymesdelightencouragementjoysatisfaction

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer chez quelqu'un un sentiment d'inquiétude, de peur ou de perte de courage.

A verb used to express the act of causing someone to feel distress, alarm, or loss of courage.

1. Cause distress or alarmB2formal

   To cause someone to feel distressed, alarmed, or worried.

   consterner, alarmer

   • The news of the accident dismayed the entire community.
   • His lack of progress dismayed his teachers.
   • The sudden change in plans dismayed the team.

   Synonymesalarmappalldauntdisconcertdistressfrightenhorrifyperturbunnerveupset

   Antonymescomfortencouragereassure

2. Discourage or disheartenB2formal

   To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.

   décourager, démoraliser

   • The constant criticism dismayed the young artist.
   • She was dismayed by the poor results of her experiment.
   • The team's defeat dismayed their supporters.

   Synonymesdauntdejectdemoralizediscouragedisheartendispiritintimidateunnerve

   Antonymescheerencourageinspire