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dismayed

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Upset or discouraged by an unwelcome development.

The volunteers were dismayed to discover that their supplies had been misplaced.

Dictionary practice example.

A sudden change to the rehearsal order could disconcert Noor, who had prepared to speak first and now had to wait. She was dismayed to discover that the new order also shortened her group's presentation.

From Regaining Perspective.

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