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".
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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Synonyms for Dumbstruck
Dismayed and dumbstruck are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dismayed" instead an adjective "Dumbstruck".
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Related pairs
- confused and dismayed
- confused and dumbstruck
- overwhelmed and dismayed
- overwhelmed and dumbstruck
- panicky and dismayed
- panicky and dumbstruck
- shocked and dismayed
- shocked and dumbstruck
- stunned and dismayed
- stunned and dumbstruck
- bewildered and dismayed
- bewildered and dumbstruck
- aghast and dismayed
- aghast and dumbstruck
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