désarroi — meaning in English

English meaning

• disarray noun A state of disorder or confusion.
• dismay noun A strong feeling of sudden worry, disappointment, or discouragement.

Senses

désarroi is used for these senses in English:

• disarray A lack of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.
• dismay 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

disarray — full definition

1. noun A state of disorder or confusion.
2. verb To throw into disorder.

dismay — full definition

1. noun A strong feeling of sudden worry, disappointment, or discouragement.
2. verb To fill someone with worry, disappointment, or a sudden loss of confidence.

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