Usually means: Distress caused by unexpected trouble.
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Similar:
appall, disheartenment, horrify, consternation, deject, discouragement, dispirit, demoralize, depress, cast down, more...

Opposite:
relief, ease, comfort

Types:
shock, horror, disbelief, disappointment, despair, despondency, more...

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Adjectives:
great, utter, blank, mock, general, deepest, much, wild, sudden, considerable, silent

Crossword clues:
shock and horror,   sad disbelief,   hurt surprise,   shocked pathetic,   worried shock,   upset shock,   flustered shock,   shock emotion,   shocked horror,   annoyed shock

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