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consternation

[ kon-ster-ney-shuhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay.
Synonyms: horror, fright, panic, fear, terror, alarm, bewilderment
Antonyms: equanimity, composure

consternation

/ ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən /

First recorded in 1605–15, consternation is from the Latin word consternātiōn- (stem of consternātiō ). See consternate, -ion

The genuine source of consternation, however, was her label Interscope.

The Spanish health ministry has given assurances that the Spanish public is not at risk, but consternation is growing.

Amidst all the pandemonium, the show just carried on to the consternation of some guests.

Imagine his consternation if he were prevented from putting on such a show.

Turkey and Iraqi Kurdistan have enjoyed warming ties in recent years to the consternation of Iran.

It seemed incredible, and the rest of the calls were almost drowned out in the consternation that followed.

Matt asked, hiding as best he could the sudden consternation that swept through him.

But Clip had made another discovery which sent a shock of consternation through both him and Matt.

About thirty persons were killed, many more were wounded: and the whole city was filled with an indescribable consternation.

And I heard the voice of his words: and when I heard I lay in a consternation upon my face, and my face was close to the ground.

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