dismay

It appointed a government heavily composed of political insiders, to the dismay of the Gen Z groups.

"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."

There is dismay among some of his most fervent supporters about his repeatedly expressed enthusiasm for high-skilled immigration and H-1B visas.

To the dismay of more portly ministers in tow, he also made a habit of jogging onto stage at public events.

"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."