dismay

• Substantivo que designa um sentimento de consternação, apreensão ou desânimo causado por algo inesperado ou desagradável.

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

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1. Distress or alarmB2formal

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

   Desânimo ou alarme

   • 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.

   Sinônimosalarmanxietyapprehensionconcernconsternationdisquietdistressdreadperturbationshocktrepidationuneaseupsetworry

   Antônimoscomfortdelightencouragementjoyreassurance

2. B2formal

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

   Desapontamento

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschagrindisappointmentdiscouragementdisheartenmentfrustration

   Antônimosdelightencouragementjoysatisfaction

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de causar em alguém um sentimento de ansiedade, medo ou desânimo, muitas vezes tirando sua coragem ou confiança.

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.

   Causar desânimo

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

   Sinônimosalarmappalldauntdisconcertdistressfrightenhorrifyperturbunnerveupset

   Antônimoscomfortencouragereassure

2. Discourage or disheartenB2formal

   To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.

   Desencorajar

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

   Sinônimosdauntdejectdemoralizediscouragedisheartendispiritintimidateunnerve

   Antônimoscheerencourageinspire