Bemusement and Dismay

Bemusement

Bemusement noun - A state of mental uncertainty.
Usage example: an expression of utter bemusement
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Synonyms for Bemusement

Dismay and bemusement are semantically related in embarrassment topic. In some cases you can use "Dismay" instead a noun "Bemusement".

Dismay

Dismay noun - The emotion felt when one's expectations are not met.

Bemusement and dismay are semantically related in embarrassment topic. Sometimes you can use "Bemusement" instead a noun "Dismay".

Nearby Words: dismayed, dismaying, dismayingly

How words are described

complete complete bemusement complete dismay
utter utter bemusement utter dismay
mild mild bemusement mild dismay
initial initial bemusement initial dismay
Other adjectives: huge, grim.
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