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dismay

IPA pronunciation: /dɪsˈmeɪ/

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Russian meaning

огорчение, смятение

English definition

A feeling of unhappiness and disappointment.

Example

To her dismay, she discovered that her wallet was missing.

Collocations

to one's dismay
in dismay
express dismay
dismay at

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