Sentences

dismay in a sentence

v. t.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6

Definition

Dismay is a feeling of shock or disappointment caused by an unexpected event or situation.

Sample Sentences

  1. The sudden news of the company's closure filled her with dismay.
  2. He looked at the broken vase in dismay, unable to believe how it had happened.
  3. To her dismay, the event she had been looking forward to was canceled at the last minute.
  4. The team's dismay was palpable when they realized they had missed the deadline.
  5. Seeing the destruction after the storm caused widespread dismay in the community.
  6. The news of the sudden cancellation filled her with dismay.
  7. He looked at the empty classroom in dismay, realizing he had forgotten about the exam.
  8. Their dismay was palpable when they learned that the trip had been postponed.
  9. To his dismay, the restaurant was closed on the night he had planned to celebrate.
  10. She felt a deep sense of dismay as she watched the beloved old tree being cut down.
  11. The news of the sudden closure left her in a state of dismay.
  12. He looked at the broken vase in dismay, unable to believe it was shattered.
  13. To his dismay, the event he had been looking forward to was canceled.
  14. Her expression of dismay was clear when she saw the messy room.
  15. The dismay on his face was evident when he learned he had failed the exam.