Dismay and Discontentment

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".

Nearby Words: dismayed, dismaying, dismayingly

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".

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