The Only Use
dismay
in
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
(Edited)
- A howl and a gibber of dismay went up from the creatures when they first saw the great Lion pacing towards them, and for a moment even the Witch seemed to be struck with fear.
p. 166.1dismay = feeling of worry in response to something surprising
Definitions:
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(1)
(dismay) to feel sadness, disappointment, or worry -- typically in response to something surprising
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)