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.

To cause to feel apprehension; great sadness, or fear; to deprive of energy

To render lifeless; to subdue; to disquiet.

To take dismay or fright; to be filled with dismay.