The term "dismayed" is used in literature to evoke sudden shock and a palpable sense of vulnerability, whether in moments of personal crisis or collective catastrophe. In ancient epics, it underscores the tragic fates and heroic despair, as seen when characters in The Rámáyan express overwhelming grief and uncertainty ([1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6]). Historical narratives also employ it to highlight the discomfiture of leaders facing military or political setbacks ([7], [8], [9], [10], [11], [12]). Meanwhile, in the realm of personal and social introspection, authors like Tolstoy, Dickens, and Dostoyevsky use "dismayed" to articulate inner turmoil and unexpected regret ([13], [14], [15], [16], [17], [18]). Even religious texts incorporate the word as both a caution and a reassurance to the faithful, urging them not to fear ([19], [20], [21], [22], [23], [24], [25]). This breadth of application across genres demonstrates how "dismayed" powerfully conveys an emotional response that is as diverse as the human experience itself.