Dismayed

/dɪsˈmeɪd/ adjective, verb

Definition

Shocked, upset, or disappointed by something disappointing or bad; to cause someone to lose courage or confidence.

Etymology

From Old French 'desmairier,' combining 'des-' (away) and 'mairier' (to surrender), the word entered English meaning to discourage or dishearten. It originally referred to loss of courage in battle.

Kelly Says

The word 'dismayed' has roots in medieval warfare when soldiers would 'lose heart' and surrender courage—it's a word that carries the weight of centuries of human disappointment and loss of hope!

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