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Dismayed

🔄 Synonyms of "Dismayed"

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appalledShocked, horrified by something unpleasant.
aghastTerrified; struck with amazement; showing signs of terror or horror.
shockedSurprised, startled, confused, or taken aback, particularly when also indignant.

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WordDefinition
appalledShocked, horrified by something unpleasant.
afraidImpressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
aghastTerrified; struck with amazement; showing signs of terror or horror.
shockedSurprised, startled, confused, or taken aback, particularly when also indignant.
distraughtDeeply hurt, saddened, or worried; incapacitated by distress.
discouragedHaving lost confidence or hope; dejected; disheartened.
horrifiedStruck with horror.
sadverb(transitive, archaic) To make melancholy; to sadden or grieve (someone).
scaredFeeling fear; afraid, frightened.
mortifiedverb(informal) Acutely embarrassed.
terrifiedExtremely frightened.
distressedAnxious or uneasy.
worriedverbThinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
disappointedverbDefeated of expectations or hope; experiencing disappointment; let down.
bewilderedBaffled, confused, mystified, at a loss, not thinking clearly, or uncertain.
astonishedAmazed; surprised.
amazedAstonished or confounded with fear, surprise, or wonder; greatly surprised (often with ensuing adpositions e.g. at, with, or by).
surprisedCaused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event.
shakennounIn a state of shock or trauma.
concernedShowing concern.

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