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dismay in Chinese

dismay in Chinese is 恐怖 — dismay means a strong feeling of sudden worry, disappointment, or discouragement.

dismay in Chinese

恐怖
noun
Pronounced: kǒng bù
A sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits

What does "dismay" mean?

  1. noun A strong feeling of sudden worry, disappointment, or discouragement.
    "To her dismay, the flight had already been cancelled."
  2. verb To fill someone with worry, disappointment, or a sudden loss of confidence.
    "The news of the layoffs dismayed the entire office."
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dismay in a sentence

  • To her dismay, the flight had already been cancelled.
  • The news of the layoffs dismayed the entire office.

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What is "dismay" in Chinese?

"dismay" in Chinese is 恐怖. dismay means: A strong feeling of sudden worry, disappointment, or discouragement.

How do you pronounce 恐怖?

"dismay" in Chinese is 恐怖, pronounced "kǒng bù".

How do you use "dismay" in a sentence?

Example: "To her dismay, the flight had already been cancelled." In Chinese, "dismay" is 恐怖.

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