dismayed / shocked
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dismayed
Deeply shocked, upset, and saddened because of an unexpected negative event.
Die Mitarbeiter waren bestürzt, als sie von der Schließung der Fabrik erfuhren.
The employees were dismayed when they learned about the closure of the factory.
'Bestürzt' (dismayed) is the past participle form of the verb 'bestürzen' (to shock someone, to deeply upset someone). Today, however, it is mainly used as an adjective to describe a person’s state.
Die Nachricht von dem Unglück hat uns alle tief bestürzt.
The news of the accident deeply dismayed us all.
To state the reason for the dismay, the preposition 'über' (about/over) with the accusative is often used. The structure is: 'bestürzt sein über etwas' (to be dismayed about something).
Sie war bestürzt über das Ausmaß der Zerstörung.
She was dismayed by the extent of the destruction.
'Bestürzt' (dismayed) is often used to describe a reaction or an expression. Typical combinations are 'bestürzt reagieren' (to react with dismay), 'ein bestürztes Gesicht machen' (to look dismayed), or 'ein bestürzter Blick' (a dismayed look).
Mit bestürztem Gesicht las sie den Brief.
She read the letter with a dismayed expression.
horrified
Entsetzt and bestürzt both fit a strong reaction to something bad. Entsetzt additionally conveys horror, disgust, or strong outrage, while bestürzt tends to express distress, sadness, or uncertainty. Use bestürzt also for sad news without anything horrifying, and entsetzt for particularly frightening or reprehensible events.
Die Nachbarn waren bestürzt über den plötzlichen Tod des Familienvaters.
The neighbors were dismayed by the sudden death of the father.
Die Nachbarn waren entsetzt über die Gewalt in dem Haus.
The neighbors were horrified by the violence in the house.
