Daunted (12)
'daunted' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for dismayed that I've seen before include "Dispirited" , "Cast down" , "Horrified" , "Struck with fear or dread" , "Downhearted" .)
(Other definitions for disheartened that I've seen before include "Upset; downcast" , "Discouraged" , "Having lost determination or confidence" , "Despondent" , "Crestfallen" .)