dismayed

• Décrit un sentiment de consternation, de déception ou d'inquiétude provoqué par un événement ou une situation inattendue.

Describes a feeling of distress, disappointment, or concern caused by an unexpected event or situation.

1. Feeling distressed or upsetB2formal

   Feeling shocked, upset, or disappointed by something unexpected or unpleasant.

   consterné, atterré, abasourdi

   • She was dismayed to learn that the event was cancelled.
   • He felt dismayed by the poor results of the experiment.
   • The team was dismayed when they lost the championship game.

   Synonymesalarmedappalleddisconcerteddiscourageddishearteneddistressedhorrifiedshockedtroubledupset

   Antonymesdelightedencouragedhappypleased

2. Feeling discouraged or disheartenedB2formal

   Having lost confidence or enthusiasm due to a setback or difficulty.

   Découragé, abattu

   • The students were dismayed by the difficult exam questions.
   • She was dismayed at the lack of support from her colleagues.
   • He felt dismayed after hearing the negative feedback.

   Synonymesappalledcrestfallendejecteddiscourageddishearteneddistresseddowncasthorrifiedupset

   Antonymesconfidentencouraged

• 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