great dismay

Examples (10)

• The announcement of budget cuts was met with great dismay by the staff.
• To our great dismay, the project was cancelled at the last minute.
• She watched in great dismay as her carefully prepared presentation failed.
• The news of the factory closure caused great dismay among local residents.
• Much to his great dismay, his application was rejected.
• The students expressed great dismay at the sudden exam schedule change.
• Parents felt great dismay when they learned about the school's decision.
• The team's poor performance filled the coach with great dismay.
• There was great dismay in the community over the environmental damage.
• The politician's statement was received with great dismay by voters.