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
Alexander swore a nervous curse, and May stared at him, a look of consternation on her face, reaching for her father with her tiny hand.
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Julia Whelan Krish Seenivasan Lance Neal, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Vanquish's looks are stylishly different than the other Astons in the stable, with that back bit the topic of much consternation at a cocktail hour after our test drive.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The changing nature of Amazon’s culture has been a growing topic of consternation at the company.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
What those achievements should be is the subject of much consternation.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Julia Whelan Krish Seenivasan Lance Neal, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Vanquish's looks are stylishly different than the other Astons in the stable, with that back bit the topic of much consternation at a cocktail hour after our test drive.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The changing nature of Amazon’s culture has been a growing topic of consternation at the company.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
What those achievements should be is the subject of much consternation.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for consternation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consternation
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Writing about the Budapest Memorandum, Zelensky voiced his dismay regarding the 1994 agreement, which was meant to ensure Ukrainian security and sovereignty from Russia.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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These apparent one-off features were not included in the 2024 edition, to the dismay of many.Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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Regional tensions, particularly in the South China Sea, are a driving force behind Vietnam's evolving defense priorities.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The company’s consolidated pre-tax margin of 10.7% in Q3 improved 390 bps y-o-y. Also, oil prices have cooled to $2.11 per gallon (Jet fuel) after rising to over $2.60 levels in July due to the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.Trefis Team, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps some kids think that creating a national panic could be fun.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has requested special detection systems for New York and New Jersey after a spate of recent drone sightings spread panic among residents.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Sitting with the images can bring on a creeping sense of unease.Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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Resident James Edwards of Succasunna expressed unease, urging calm amid speculation.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit alleges negligent infliction of emotional distress and negligence.Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 15 Dec. 2024
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While one source said the legal action is ongoing, the litigation is not creating any prohibitive financial distress for VREG.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Consternation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consternation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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