Deflated disappointment
Dismayed
Strength 3 of 4
A stricken, ‘oh no’ drop on finding that things are far worse than you expected, with a jolt of alarm and no obvious way to put it right.
In the body
- The face falling open
- A hand going to the mouth
- A cold drop through the chest
Needs behind it
When these needs aren’t met
Softer and stronger
- Dissatisfied
- Disappointed
- Disillusioned
- Dismayed
Often confused with
Disappointed
Disappointed is a sinking feeling when a hope falls through; dismayed adds a stricken jolt of alarm at finding things far worse than expected.