Synonyms & related words for dismayed

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of dismayed — including shocked, consternated, disconcerted, dumbfounded, bewildered, discomfited. 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 dismayed

Explore words related to dismayed — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include appalled, aghast, chagrined, astonished, flabbergasted, astonied, stunned, horrified. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for dismayed

Common synonyms for dismayed include shocked, consternated, disconcerted, dumbfounded, bewildered, discomfited, startled, alarmed — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does dismayed come from?

The word dismayed 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.