dismay

Example Sentences

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"I assume full responsibility for this defeat," an ashen-faced Jospin announced, bowing out of politics to howls of dismay from supporters.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Hispanic leaders have expressed dismay at the allegations and several other organizations have canceled or altered planned events honoring Chavez.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

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 • Feb. 25, 2026

He stripped off his shirt—Irian looked away, and up again, and away—and Christopher saw with dismay that his arm had turned a terrible purplish gray.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell