dismayed
Example Sentences
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But he is dismayed at the cuts to research funds.
From Salon
Belfast County Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland said in a statement said they were "frustrated and utterly dismayed" at the council's decision.
From BBC
"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."
From BBC
"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."
From BBC
At Penelope’s dismayed expression, he added, “Don’t worry. I’m allowed to cook up a batch of the visibilizer for personal use, as long as I don’t share the recipe with a landlubber. No offense.”
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.