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
The house is quiet; Isabel exerts herself mainly in her garden and in consternation over whether the maid is stealing from her.
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Chloe Schama, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
But some of its fans are defying theater etiquette — not gravity — by singing along with the musical, to the consternation of other theatergoers.
—Joel Mathis, theweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Harries closed the brewpub in June of 2022 to the consternation of beer lovers across the Bay Area, including Hayward restaurateur Alejandro Gamarra.
—Jay R. Brooks, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
And consternation continued after OSU landed the No. 8 seed in the Playoff — even though analytics projected the Buckeyes to be among the championship favorites.
—Lauren Merola, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for consternation 
Chloe Schama, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
But some of its fans are defying theater etiquette — not gravity — by singing along with the musical, to the consternation of other theatergoers.
—Joel Mathis, theweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Harries closed the brewpub in June of 2022 to the consternation of beer lovers across the Bay Area, including Hayward restaurateur Alejandro Gamarra.
—Jay R. Brooks, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
And consternation continued after OSU landed the No. 8 seed in the Playoff — even though analytics projected the Buckeyes to be among the championship favorites.
—Lauren Merola, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for consternation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consternation
Noun
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To the dismay of consumers still struggling to digest soaring food costs, that likely means even higher egg prices in 2025.—
Anne Marie Lee,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2025
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When Cal is murdered while under Secret Service protection, the delicate balance of life in the town is thrown into chaos, much to the dismay of powerful billionaire Samantha Redmond (Nicholson), who has way more influence than seems normal.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The most recent escalation, often referred to as the 'Gaza War' or 'Israel-Gaza conflict,' typically refers to the ongoing tensions and periodic outbreaks of violence between Israel and Palestinian groups, particularly Hamas, which governs the Gaza Strip.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Just be sure to avoid pulling the elastic too tight—thanks to the brush and hairspray, the hair will look sleek without adding unnecessary tension to your precious roots.—
Philipp Wehsack,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2025
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The cause of the panic remains unclear, but distressing scenes unfolded as families searched for missing relatives and rescuers aided the injured.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The forceful move propelled French exhibitors in a state of panic, but also led for negotiations to be re-launched.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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Nic Carter, a prominent crypto investor and Trump supporter, reasons that the unease is indicative of a broader panic, a slow-growing sense that Trump can’t be controlled in the way the industry might want.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2025
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These capabilities even evoke a growing sense of unease and fears of sentient beings that could potentially threaten humanity.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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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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Removing First Amendment violations, conspiracy, deceit, false light and retaliation leaves the new complaint with allegations of defamation per se by libel and slander, intentional infliction of emotional distress and defamation per quad by libel.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Consternation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consternation. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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