Confused and Dismayed

Confused

Confused adjective - Lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness.

Dismayed and confused are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dismayed" instead the word "Confused" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: confusion, confusing, confusedly

Dismayed

Dismayed adjective - Struck with fear, dread, or consternation.

Confused and dismayed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Confused" instead the word "Dismayed" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: dismay, dismaying, dismayingly

Both words in one sentence

  • Needle in a Stack of Needles Caballaron, who follows her, is likewise hidden amongst cosplayers when Rainbow Dash tries to warn someone about him, but he's confused and dismayed at all the ponies dressing up as him.
  • Manga / Bamboo Blade Also, Tama-chan was defeated by Erina Bumbling Dad: Sakaki's father is dismayed and confused by his daughter's abandonment of kendo in favour of idol (singer)-worship.
  • Out-of-Character Moment She has no idea why she did it, explaining that it was "like [the money] killed the old Lois and replaced her with a crazy person," and has an ashamed, dismayed and confused demeanor when she tries to explain herself that is never seen from her at any other point in the series.
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