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as in upset
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as in aghast
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as in discouraged
to lessen the courage or confidence of
the imposing climb up the mountain dismayed us even before we got started
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as in alarmed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
parents who became increasingly dismayed by their son's foundering marriage
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Recent Examples of dismayed
Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2024
To be sure, Egyptians were dismayed that some of the countries that are part of the Nile Basin Initiative agreed to change the terms of Nile water-sharing over Egyptian objections -- a sign of Egypt's weakness under Mubarak -- but there were other much more important factors.
—Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2011
Schumer, Jeffries pushed party to delay official Biden nomination vote, sources say
Members were largely dismayed with Biden's presentation, lack of a strategy, and preparation for anticipated questions, according to sources.
—Rachel Scott, ABC News, 17 July 2024
When West leads the jack of spades, South may be surprised — and dismayed — at the sight of dummy: A contract of five diamonds might be safer, and six diamonds would be a reasonable undertaking.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 13 July 2024
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The decision immediately drew dismayed reactions from patient advocates and experts involved in developing and studying psychedelic therapies.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2024
To be sure, Egyptians were dismayed that some of the countries that are part of the Nile Basin Initiative agreed to change the terms of Nile water-sharing over Egyptian objections -- a sign of Egypt's weakness under Mubarak -- but there were other much more important factors.
—Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2011
Schumer, Jeffries pushed party to delay official Biden nomination vote, sources say
Members were largely dismayed with Biden's presentation, lack of a strategy, and preparation for anticipated questions, according to sources.
—Rachel Scott, ABC News, 17 July 2024
When West leads the jack of spades, South may be surprised — and dismayed — at the sight of dummy: A contract of five diamonds might be safer, and six diamonds would be a reasonable undertaking.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 13 July 2024
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The post-election dynamic is reminiscent of a famous gathering of tech titans at Trump Tower in December 2016, a month after Trump’s first upset win in a presidential race, when some of the same executives braced themselves for unpredictable policy shifts.David Ingram, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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One major upset came when longtime House Speaker Scott Saiki lost to progressive Kim Coco Iwamoto, potentially signaling an ideological shift in Hawaii’s Democratic Party.Jeremy Yurow, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Emily is aghast that Sylvie even has an appetite after her betrayal.Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2024
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Hit PLAY on the video above to watch Gilpin talk more about intimacy in Three Women, then hit the comments with your thoughts: Did Episode 7 leave you absolutely aghast?!Claire Franken, TVLine, 25 Oct. 2024
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The defense, which is being led by Republican lawmakers, insists that while the funding system could be improved, the state does approve most projects (though the districts countered by saying they’ve been discouraged from even applying).Joan Meiners and Katie Worth, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
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Nvidia’s share price has taken a knock, and its Chinese chipmaking rivals have soared, after Beijing reportedly discouraged Chinese AI companies from buying Nvidia’s chips.David Meyer, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
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Citizens tried to derail the plan as well, more appalled by the idea of razing an old cemetery than delighted by the prospects of a new park.Christina Ray Stanton, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
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Cancer advocates are appalled and are calling on Gov. Newsom to intervene.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
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Big Deal Almost 90% of consumers are frustrated with rising prices across categories including groceries, gas, and restaurants, according to a new report from marketing and printing company RR Donnelley.Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Occasionally the game has frustrated her.Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
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Cucumber and aloe help soothe skin, while the fine mister ensures the makeup on your face doesn't get disturbed.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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Its roots are disturbed and damaged, and the daily care and feeding the hydrangea received at the nursery ends.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
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Clinically proven to soothe and calm irritated skin in just ten seconds, this serum offers rapid relief from redness and discomfort.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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However, one of you is a night owl who stays up looking at their phone, while the other is a light sleeper who gets irritated at the blue light in their face.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Economists also worried that a long work stoppage could potentially drive up inflation and even lead to shortages of certain products.Alain Sherter, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Some investors have worried that generative AI, the tech that underpins Google’s AI summaries, could cannibalize the tech giant’s search business, which is still by far its most lucrative unit.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Dismayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismayed. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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