Dismay and Timidness

Dismay

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

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

Nearby Words: dismayed, dismaying, dismayingly

Timidness

Timidness noun - Lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks.
Usage example: such timidness is surprising in a man as physically imposing as he is

Dismay and timidness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dismay" instead a noun "Timidness".
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