Both Uses of
dismay
in
Through the Looking-Glass
- 'At least,' she corrected herself on second thoughts, 'a beautiful cravat, I should have said—no, a belt, I mean—I beg your pardon!' she added in dismay, for Humpty Dumpty looked thoroughly offended, and she began to wish she hadn't chosen that subject.†
Chpt 6
- she exclaimed in a tone of dismay, as she put her hands up to something very heavy, and fitted tight all round her head.
Chpt 8 *dismay = to feel or cause sadness, worry, or discouragement -- often in response to something surprising
Definition:
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(dismay) to feel sadness, disappointment, or worry -- typically in response to something surprising