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consternation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | alarm, dismay |
| Type of | fear, fearfulness, fright |
Examples of consternation
consternation
Still, the heavy reliance on government payers continues to cause consternation.
From the usatoday.com
Bettors reacted with both consternation and, often, a shrugging sense of relief.
From the timesunion.com
Mr Clinton's behaviour has caused consternation in the upper ranks of his party.
From the economist.com
Clinton, to the consternation of conservatives, was for a mandate on businesses.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Leadbitter's delivery from set-pieces was causing consternation among home fans.
From the theargus.co.uk
They have caused the Heat inconvenience, consternation, and more work back home.
From the usatoday.com
What is strange is not its ommision, as you pontificate, but your consternation.
From the economist.com
It will also raise eyebrows in the City and cause consternation at the Treasury.
From the infowars.com
Signs that Japan's academic prowess is sliding have added to the consternation.
From the dailyherald.com
- Alarm: fear resulting from the awareness of danger
- (consternate) fill with anxiety, dread, dismay, or confusion; "After the terrorist attack, people look consternated"
- Live Consternation is a live album and video by Swedish heavy metal band Katatonia, released in both CD and DVD format through Peaceville Records, on 28 May 2007. The double album features a live performance recorded at Germany's Summer Breeze Open Air festival, on 17 August 2006. ...
- Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay
- Consternation is fear upsetting the mental balance.
- Great fear or shock that makes one feel helpless or bewildered.
- Dismay or amazment that can make one feel confused or fearful
- A strong feeling of surprise or sudden disappointment that causes confusion.
