Dismayed and Dumbstruck

Dismayed

Dismayed adjective - Struck with fear, dread, or consternation.

Dumbstruck and dismayed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dumbstruck" instead an adjective "Dismayed".

Nearby Words: dismay, dismaying, dismayingly

Dumbstruck

Dumbstruck adjective - Affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise.
Usage example: the dumbstruck ecotourists gaped in silence as the enormous whale breached near their vessel
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Dismayed and dumbstruck are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dismayed" instead an adjective "Dumbstruck".
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