dismay
/dɪsˈmeɪ/
dis · may
dɪs · ˈmeɪ
English Definition
n. a strong feeling of disappointment and distress
Significado en Español
consternación, desaliento
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự chán nản, sự thất vọng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis- (not) + may (possible)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “dismay”?
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A
joy
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B
glee
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C
distress
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D
hilarity
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C — distress.
“dismay” means n. a strong feeling of disappointment and distress
Common questions about “dismay”
What does “dismay” mean?
dismay — n. a strong feeling of disappointment and distress. In Chinese: n. 沮丧，灰心.
How do you pronounce “dismay”?
dismay is pronounced /dɪsˈmeɪ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dis · may.
Is “dismay” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. dismay appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “dismay”?
dis- (not) + may (possible)
