Dismay and Timidity

Dismay

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

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

Nearby Words: dismayed, dismaying, dismayingly

Timidity

Timidity noun - Lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks.
Usage example: none of the scouts showed the least timidity about rappeling down the cliff

Dismay and timidity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dismay" instead a noun "Timidity".

Nearby Words: timid, timidly
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