verb
past tense of consternate, meaning to cause someone to feel anxious or dismayed
adjective
feeling anxious or dismayed
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The news of the company's bankruptcy left the investors consternated.
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I was completely consternated when I found out I failed the exam.
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My parents were totally consternated when they saw my new tattoo.
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The sudden change in leadership consternated the employees, leaving them unsure of the future.