dismay

noun (dismay — uncountable); verb (dismay, dismays, dismayed, dismaying); adjective dismayed

«dismay» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Dismay is a sudden sad, worried feeling when something bad or disappointing happens. tree →
To dismay someone is to make them feel shocked and upset. tree →
(formal) To someone's dismay means «and they were upset that». tree →

In the lessons

A feelings word in stories: it tells the reader a character has just had bad news or a nasty surprise, often with a falling heart. In news and formal writing «to the dismay of fans». Phrases: in dismay, to my dismay, filled with dismay, dismayed by.

Examples

To my dismay, the ice cream van had gone. tree →
She stared in dismay at the broken vase. tree →
The rain dismayed everyone at the sports day. tree →
He was dismayed to find his homework was missing. tree →
The fans groaned in dismay as the ball hit the post. tree →
Much to our dismay, the trip was cancelled. tree →
The teacher was dismayed by the mess in the classroom. tree →
But I have eaten it!” exclaimed the baker in dismay. tree →

Note

Dismay is uncountable (no «a dismay»). Dismayed is used with «by», «at» or «to + verb». It is stronger than disappointment but weaker than horror. Not a «dis-» opposite of «may».

In Jewish tradition

In the Torah, "be not dismayed" is God's comfort to Israel and Joshua, telling them not to lose heart when they enter the land.

Interpretation. Moses' words are read as a call to trust in God's presence at the start of the conquest.

Examples

And the LORD, He it is that doth go before thee; He will be with thee, He will not fail thee, neither forsake thee; fear not, neither be dismayed.' (Torah DEU.31.8, JPS 1917) tree →
Behold, the LORD thy God hath set the land before thee; go up, take possession, as the LORD, the God of thy fathers, hath spoken unto thee; fear not, neither be dismayed.' (Torah DEU.1.21, JPS 1917) tree →
In his neck abideth strength, and dismay danceth before him. (Writings JOB.41.14, JPS 1917) tree →
And they shall be dismayed and ashamed, because of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory. (Prophets ISA.20.5, JPS 1917) tree →
For through the voice of the LORD shall Asshur be dismayed, the rod with which He smote. (Prophets ISA.30.31, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Dismay is uncountable (no «a dismay»). Dismayed is used with «by», «at» or «to + verb». It is stronger than disappointment but weaker than horror. Not a «dis-» opposite of «may».

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «dismay» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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Trees and pragmatics of «dismay» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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