consternation

[US]/ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃn/
[UK]/ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. dismay; confusion; terror.

Phrases & Collocations

feelings of consternation

filled with consternation

express consternation

overcome by consternation

Example Sentences

not a little consternation was caused.

Consternation spread throughout the city as the invading army approached.

to her consternation her car wouldn't start.

There is some consternation among business leaders.

The thought of meeting him filled me with consternation.

He was filled with consternation to hear that his friend was so ill.

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