Bewilderment and Dismay

Bewilderment

Bewilderment noun - A state of mental uncertainty.
Usage example: the slightest change in her daily routine leaves her in complete bewilderment

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

Nearby Words: bewilder, bewildered, bewildering

Dismay

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

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

Nearby Words: dismayed, dismaying, dismayingly
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