Dismay
Dismay noun - The emotion felt when one's expectations are not met.
Usage example: filled with dismay at not making the finals
Discontentment and dismay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discontentment" instead a noun "Dismay".
Discontentment
Discontentment noun - The condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation.
Dismay and discontentment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dismay" instead a noun "Discontentment".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- sadness and dismay
- sadness and discontentment
- anxiety and dismay
- anxiety and discontentment
- disquiet and dismay
- disquiet and discontentment
- uneasiness and dismay
- uneasiness and discontentment
- despondency and dismay
- despondency and discontentment
- dejection and dismay
- dejection and discontentment
- depression and dismay
- depression and discontentment
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