dismay

Example Sentences

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All three Austrian shows were immediately cancelled, to the dismay of almost 200,000 fans and the singer herself.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Similarly, those in the media or the foreign policy establishment who profess dismay that China’s rulers now view the U.S. as a global equal are also failing to observe the obvious.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Many described during the public comment period shock and dismay at city leaders considering taking back wage increases that were already a done deal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

And you’ve expressed a lot of dismay about how it works or as it happens, doesn’t work as a body.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

My mouth was still wide open, but now it was hanging there out of surprise and a little dismay, because I hadn’t figured on an interruption.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan