Consternation

Quick meaning: Consternation is a noun meaning Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.

Meaning

Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.

Example Sentences

Their audience had been listening in increasing consternation.

It was probably worth four millennia of consternation and regret.

"Out!" exclaimed her husband, with something like genuine consternation in his voice.

And privately, some European officials are sharing mounting consternation over the U.S. conduct of the Iran war that they say with each passing week is moving further away from the international rules of engagement and values that underpin the NATO alliance.

Word Forms

• consternations

Synonyms for consternation

Depending on context, synonyms include dismay, alarm.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dismay, alarm, horror, distress, shock, astonishment.

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