be dismayed to learn
Frequency: 5.02.2 per million words
To feel shocked and disappointed upon discovering something unpleasant.
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Examples (10)
- We were dismayed to learn of the sudden closure of the factory.
- She was dismayed to learn that her application had been rejected.
- I would be dismayed to learn that my friends were involved in such activities.
- Many citizens were dismayed to learn about the corruption scandal.
- He is dismayed to learn that his favorite cafe is closing down.
- You might be dismayed to learn how much waste is produced daily.
- The team was dismayed to learn of their colleague's resignation.
- I am dismayed to learn that the project has been delayed indefinitely.
- Parents were dismayed to learn about the changes to the school curriculum.
- We all were dismayed to learn the extent of the damage caused by the storm.