Consternated

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Pronunciation: /kənˈstɜrnˌeɪtɪd/

Definitions of consternated

verb past tense of consternate, meaning to cause someone to feel anxious or dismayed

Example Sentences

A1 She was consternated when she couldn't find her keys.

A2 The students were consternated by the difficult exam questions.

B1 The sudden change in plans consternated the team members.

B2 The CEO was consternated by the company's declining profits.

C1 The politician was consternated by the backlash from his controversial statement.

C2 The scientist was consternated by the unexpected results of the experiment.

adjective feeling anxious or dismayed

Example Sentences

A1 She was consternated when she realized she had forgotten her keys.

A2 The children were consternated by the loud noise coming from the street.

B1 The employees were consternated by the sudden announcement of layoffs.

B2 The politician's controversial statement left many consternated.

C1 The unexpected turn of events left the entire team consternated.

C2 The magnitude of the natural disaster left the nation consternated.

Examples of consternated in a Sentence

formal The news of the company's bankruptcy left the investors consternated.

informal I was completely consternated when I found out I failed the exam.

slang My parents were totally consternated when they saw my new tattoo.

figurative The sudden change in leadership consternated the employees, leaving them unsure of the future.

Grammatical Forms of consternated

past tense

consternated

plural

consternated

comparative

more consternated

superlative

most consternated

present tense

consternate

future tense

will consternate

perfect tense

have consternated

continuous tense

is consternating

singular

consternated

positive degree

consternated

infinitive

to consternate

gerund

consternating

participle

consternating

Origin and Evolution of consternated

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'consternated' originated from the Latin word 'consternatus', which means to be terrified or dismayed.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'consternated' has retained its original meaning of being overwhelmed with fear or anxiety.