Dismay and Desolateness

Dismay

Dismay noun - The emotion felt when one's expectations are not met.
Usage example: filled with dismay at not making the finals

Desolateness and dismay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Desolateness" instead a noun "Dismay".

Nearby Words: dismayed, dismaying, dismayingly

Desolateness

Definitions of Dismay not found.

Dismay and desolateness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dismay" instead a noun "Desolateness".
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