Select the option that best defines the given word.
Dismay
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. A feeling of unhappiness.
Given word: Dismay
Meaning: A strong feeling of disappointment, worry, or unhappiness, often caused by something unexpected.
Example: To her dismay, the event was canceled at the last minute.
Correct definition: A feeling of unhappiness
Meaning: A state of being unhappy or troubled due to unpleasant news or events.
Example: The news of the job loss filled him with unhappiness.
Meaning of the other options:
Horrifyingly wicked describes something extremely evil.
Showing admiration means expressing respect or approval.
Something very cumbersome means something heavy, complicated, or difficult to manage.
Hence, the chosen option is the correct definition.