Both Uses of "dismay" in "The Giver"

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Both Uses

dismay
in
The Giver
(Edited)

But he was a little dismayed that his schedule left no time, apparently, for recreation.
p. 69.2 *

dismayed = sad
Jonas's mother rolled her eyes in dismay.
p. 114.5

dismay = disappointment or worry

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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)