Pronunciation: /kənˌstərˈneɪʃən/
noun a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected
A1 She looked around in consternation when she realized she was lost.
A2 The unexpected news caused great consternation among the employees.
B1 The politician's controversial statement caused consternation among the public.
B2 The sudden change in leadership led to widespread consternation within the organization.
C1 The professor's decision to cancel the final exam caused consternation among the students.
C2 The company's decision to downsize caused consternation among the employees who feared for their jobs.
adjective consternation can also be used as an adjective to describe a feeling of anxiety or dismay
A1 The loud noise caused consternation among the children.
A2 She looked around in consternation, unsure of what to do next.
B1 The unexpected announcement was met with consternation by the employees.
B2 The politician's controversial statement caused consternation among the public.
C1 The sudden change in policy led to consternation within the organization.
C2 The CEO's resignation sent shockwaves of consternation through the company.
formal The news of the company's bankruptcy caused great consternation among the employees.
informal There was a lot of consternation among the students when they found out about the surprise test.
slang The team's loss in the championship game left fans in a state of total consternation.
figurative Her sudden resignation threw the office into a state of consternation as they scrambled to find a replacement.
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