DISMAY
/dɪsˈmeɪ/
6-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of DISMAY
noun
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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
"He looked in dismay at the destruction of the town caused by the hurricane."
- Condition fitted to dismay; ruin.
verb
- To cause to feel apprehension; great sadness, or fear; to deprive of energy
- To render lifeless; to subdue; to disquiet.
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About the word DISMAY
Is "DISMAY" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "DISMAY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "DISMAY" worth?
In Scrabble, "DISMAY" is worth 12 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 36.
What does "DISMAY" mean?
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
Does "DISMAY" have any anagrams?
No, "DISMAY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.