Pronunciation: /kənˈstɜrnˌeɪtɪd/
verb past tense of consternate, meaning to cause someone to feel anxious or dismayed
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
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.
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.
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