His death was entirely unexpected and caused dismay among his friends.

That in itself is going to cause considerable dismay.

His fall caused great dismay, particularly to the French Indians.

If she had proposed corporal punishment on the spot it could not have caused greater dismay.

These new features may well cause dismay among smaller companies that sell such programs as stand-alone products.

You'd think that would offend the health nuts, but it doesn't seem to cause dismay.

A flat on the road may cause dismay, but another in the trunk will make you say very bad things.

Some of the actions the library took to address the situation, though, caused dismay.

He turned the pictures in, causing much dismay from the cop who was the murderer.

Someone who is admired and whose ignominious destruction would cause dismay?