dismay
Example Sentences
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"The government bows with deep dismay to the memory of the victims and extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families," a statement by the government spokesman said.
From BBC
The company, by then renamed 2Rivers, said it was “dismayed” by the allegation and that it complied with international sanctions.
Hispanic leaders have expressed dismay at the allegations and several other organizations have canceled or altered planned events honoring Chavez.
He also flew a helicopter between his 2,670-acre ranch in Utah and other properties, sometimes to the dismay of his neighbors.
Torak couldn’t make out what she was saying, but to his dismay, others drew closer to listen.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.