Synonyms & related words for dismay

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of dismay — including consternation, appall, horrify, trepidation, alarm, shock. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to dismay

Explore words related to dismay — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include consternate, disheartenment, astonishment, chagrin, amazement, bemusement, bafflement, disconcertment. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for dismay

Common synonyms for dismay include consternation, appall, horrify, trepidation, alarm, shock, awe, affright — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does dismay come from?

The word dismay breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root dis-, from Latin dis (“opposite of”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.