Sadly shock (6)
I believe the answer is:
dismay
(Other definitions for dismay that I've seen before include "Affright" , "Disquiet or shock" , "Fill with consternation" , "Anxiety" , "Sadden" .)
I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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