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dismay

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

dismay

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dismay is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, dismay is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdismay

1noun
  • A sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits

    Synonyms: consternation

    Example: "He looked in dismay at the destruction of the town caused by the hurricane."

  • Condition fitted to dismay; ruin.
1verb
  • To cause to feel apprehension; great sadness, or fear; to deprive of energy

    Synonyms: appall, daunt, terrify

  • To render lifeless; to subdue; to disquiet.
  • To take dismay or fright; to be filled with dismay.

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