dismayed

• 形容因意外事件或情况而感到难过、失望、担忧或沮丧。

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.

   感到震惊和沮丧

   • 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.

   同义词alarmedappalleddisconcerteddiscourageddishearteneddistressedhorrifiedshockedtroubledupset

   反义词delightedencouragedhappypleased

2. Feeling discouraged or disheartenedB2formal

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

   沮丧的

   • 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.

   同义词appalledcrestfallendejecteddiscourageddishearteneddistresseddowncasthorrifiedupset

   反义词confidentencouraged

• 动词，表示使某人感到不安、恐惧或丧失勇气；使惊慌、使沮丧。

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.

   使沮丧

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

   同义词alarmappalldauntdisconcertdistressfrightenhorrifyperturbunnerveupset

   反义词comfortencouragereassure

2. Discourage or disheartenB2formal

   To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.

   使沮丧

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

   同义词dauntdejectdemoralizediscouragedisheartendispiritintimidateunnerve

   反义词cheerencourageinspire