dismayed

adjective

dis·mayed dis-ˈmād

diz-

: experiencing or showing feelings of alarmed concern or dismay : upset, worried, or agitated because of some unwelcome situation or occurrence

the dismayed look on her face

After Galileo's much-delayed launch, dismayed ground controllers discovered that its main antenna had become stuck during the craft's long stay in storage.—

Bob Berman

So I was surprised, even dismayed, to receive a few e-mail messages … that accused us of relegating our Web site to a cheap marketing tool for the print magazine …—

Brian L. Steffens

"… we are deeply dismayed that more care was not taken to inform consumers about threats to their personal information. … "—

Catherine Cortez Masto and Amy Klobuchar

Many people affected by the closure announcement … were shocked and dismayed that they had no warning of the changes.—

CBC (Toronto) (online)

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On the evening of April 15, 2019, dismayed Parisians rushed to the scene and TV viewers worldwide watched horrified as the fire raged through the cathedral. —

Terry Moseley, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024 Some Democrats were dismayed that Newsom did not choose Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland), who was actively running for Senate at the time Feinstein died. —

Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024 The plan by owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam to move the team to a domed stadium and sports complex in Brook Park has divided fans and dismayed city officials. —

Troy Smith, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024 The plan’s supporters — particularly those who wanted to see more done — were equally dismayed. —

Kim Velsey, Curbed, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dismayed