dismay

Example Sentences

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Their neighbours, led by Saudi Arabia, will be dismayed by the huge uncertainty and potential consequences of today's events.

From BBC

Strong, who is an anthropologist, said she was dismayed by the "massive increase" in reports and there are a "combination of factors" contributing to why that may be.

From BBC

After Nexstar Media Group announced layoffs at KTLA-TV this week, some viewers have expressed shock and dismay over losing several longtime local broadcast journalists at the station.

From Los Angeles Times

At this point Williams located the report and "stated his dismay" at the admission of guilt.

From BBC

Insiders at the station say they have been deluged with emails and texts expressing dismay over Nexstar’s moves which eliminated a number of staffers with decades of experience and institutional knowledge.

From Los Angeles Times