Consternation

/kɒnstənˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌkɑnstɝˈneɪʃən/

[noun]

Consternation

[NOUN]

a feeling of shock or confusion

synonyms : alarm

dismay

Examples

1. And his results caused consternation all across the scientific circles of Europe.

2. And then people enter moral consternation.

3. His temper and dishonest dealings caused plenty of consternation between him and his bandmates, particularly toward the end of their time together.

4. We don't cause so much consternation.

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