dismay / despair

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1
  1. I was dismayed/despaired by/at his indifference.
  2. Don’t despair/dismay, help is on the way!
  3. Her choice of career dismayed/despaired her parents.
    Please correct the above.
    Thanks.
2

I was dismayed by his indifference.
I despaired at his indifference.
Her choice of career dismayed her parents.
Her parents despaired at her choice of career.

3

Beeesneees,
Don’t despair/dismay, help is on the way!

  1. The news of her child’s illness distressed the mother.
  2. The news of her child’s illness dismayed the mother.
    Are they OK?
    Does #1 mean #2?
    Please comment.
    Thanks.
4

They’re okay.
distressed - made her upset
dismayed - made her unhappy.