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are dismayed
verb
To disable with alarm or apprehensions; to depress the spirits or courage of; to deprive of firmness and energy through fear; to daunt; to appall; to terrify.
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People are dismayed and bewildered.
Romney-Clinton voters are dismayed and conflicted.
Democrats are dismayed, as are some moderate Republicans.
Owners are dismayed that many institutional investors underperform market averages.
"We are dismayed and angered by Unite Scotland's position.
Of course we are dismayed that peacekeepers were taken hostage.
Executives say they are dismayed at being penalized for faults in the government licensing process.
Many businesses are dismayed about the tougher federal and state scrutiny.
Many Cubans are dismayed," said Mercedes Copa, 59. "Fidel's death opens a period of uncertainty.
We are dismayed to learn that the British Council intends to disband its individual art departments.
Now, we are dismayed to find that even more of our civil liberties have been threatened.
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