Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Dismay

Options:

Disappointment

Disgraceful

Distant

Disfigure

Correct Answer:

Disappointment

Explanation:

The most appropriate synonym of the word dismay is disappointment.

  • Dismay is a feeling of sudden fear, shock, or sadness.
  • Disappointment is a feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.
  • Disgraceful is deserving of disgrace or shame.
  • Distant is far away in space or time.
  • Disfigure is to make someone or something ugly or unrecognisable.