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dismayed

adjective as in shocked

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"I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. This has happened against my wishes, and I'm genuinely dismayed by it."

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"We were deeply dismayed by the lack of seriousness shown by some executive colleagues during this critical period, including persistent briefing against others and the leaking of confidential information."

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Ms. Stefanik is dismayed at the thought that a socialist would have more moral credibility than Republicans on helping the poor and lower middle class.

If you’ve found yourself burnt out, exhausted, confused, dejected and dismayed as you process the daily onslaught of the Trumpian team, you now know why.

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Animal welfare advocates like Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Wellness Action and Center for a Humane Economy, are dismayed.

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