to sb's sorrow

Examples (10)

• To his great sorrow, he could not remember his mother's face.
• To her lasting sorrow, she never reconciled with her father.
• To my immense sorrow, the beloved family pet passed away yesterday.
• The old bookstore closed down, much to the town's collective sorrow.
• To their deep sorrow, they received news of the tragic loss.
• It was to the community's great sorrow that the ancient tree was felled.
• To his profound sorrow, his childhood home was sold.
• She watched the ship sail away, to her quiet sorrow.
• The team's defeat was to their fans' sorrow and disappointment.
• His stubbornness led to his eventual sorrow and regret.