Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cause-dismay
verb
/kɔːz dɪsˈmeɪ/
Definition
To bring about a feeling of distress or disappointment.
Examples
- His sudden announcement caused dismay among the team.
- Hearing the bad news caused her to feel dismay.
- The decision to cancel the event caused great dismay among the attendees.
Meaning
The phrase refers to the act of triggering a state of concern or anxiety in someone, often due to unexpected or negative news.
Synonyms
- upset
- distress
- disappoint
- concern
- trouble
