1. to cause someone to feel concern, disappointment, or alarm
Usage: third person singular present

1. feelings of concern, disappointment, or alarm
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The news of the school closure dismays many parents.
• Her poor test score dismays her teacher.
• The politician’s statement dismays his supporters.
• The team’s performance dismays the coach.
• Their dismays about the project were clearly evident.
• She expressed her dismays over the policy changes.
• The community’s dismays led to a town hall meeting.