as in dismay
formal
a strong feeling of surprise or sudden disappointment that causes confusion
The candidate caused consternation among his supporters by changing positions on a key issue. Much to her parents' consternation, she had decided to not go to college.
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Recent Examples of consternation
Statements like this continue to cause consternation amongst Forest Service avalanche employees.
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Advertisement As the line between film and television continues to blur, the Netflix Oscar model has caused much consternation among theater owners and the film academy, which recently expanded its best picture requirements to include a seven-day run in 10 of the top 50 U.S. markets.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, there has been consternation but not panic in Iran about the investment of billions of dollars over many years, both to defend Mr. Assad and to create the Axis, which aims to counter Israeli and American influence in the Mideast.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
The wide receiver has been a source of consternation this season.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Advertisement As the line between film and television continues to blur, the Netflix Oscar model has caused much consternation among theater owners and the film academy, which recently expanded its best picture requirements to include a seven-day run in 10 of the top 50 U.S. markets.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, there has been consternation but not panic in Iran about the investment of billions of dollars over many years, both to defend Mr. Assad and to create the Axis, which aims to counter Israeli and American influence in the Mideast.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
The wide receiver has been a source of consternation this season.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for consternation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consternation
Noun
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That night, there was a mood of dismay in the dining hall.—
Sheila Heti,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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Warner was not the only Democrat to express dismay over Turner’s ouster.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There was also a prolonged drought, a nasty port strike and constant tensions between locals and Dust Bowl immigrants over impacts on social services.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Jan. 2025
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Not only were there some creative differences between the film's director and writer, David Goyer and New Line Cinema, but there were also some tensions on set.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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By the end of the 90-minute debate, those who had been able to bear sticking around were in a panic.—
Annie Karni,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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People who are impacted by natural disaster may feel a strong sense of grief, panic, loss, fear and sadness, according to the University of Houston's Department of Psychology.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Beyond technical concerns, Iran's broader military buildup adds to regional unease.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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This latest string of robberies comes amid a wave of similar small business break-ins, as well as financial losses due to last week’s blizzard, adding to the unease felt by many small business owners in the metro.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Relli — a former member of hip-hop collective A$AP Mob — filed a civil suit for assault, battery and emotional distress against Rocky on Aug. 10, 2022.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Amid that dire economic squeeze, measures of pain have risen dramatically, including soaring drug use, suicides, and a doubling of mental health distress.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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