Dismay and Timorousness

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

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

Nearby Words: dismayed, dismaying, dismayingly

Timorousness noun - Lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks.

Usage example: the timorousness with which so many politicians approach hot-button issues

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Dismay and timorousness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dismay" instead a noun "Timorousness".

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