consternation
[ kon-ster-ney-shuhn ]
/ ˌkɒn stərˈneɪ ʃən /
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noun
a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay.
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Origin of consternation
First recorded in 1605–15, consternation is from the Latin word consternātiōn- (stem of consternātiō). See consternate, -ion
Words nearby consternation
constative, constellate, constellation, conster, consternate, consternation, constipate, constipated, constipation, constituency, constituent
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consternation
/ (ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən) /
noun
a feeling of anxiety, dismay, dread, or confusion
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