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
These claims have led some New York courts to enjoin UCC foreclosure sales, causing delay and consternation for mezzanine lenders.
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Joshua Stein, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
The hearing sparked some consternation among pot industry players, though little surprise about the DEA decision to hold one.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2024
The air show settlement drew consternation from many when it was announced in 2023, but tensions flared even hotter when the city in July released the entire settlement agreement on a judge’s orders.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 7 Aug. 2024
Much to the consternation of the manufacturing community, SB 707’s 2023 text did not establish a clear hierarchy of responsibility, and was frequently (and understandably) misinterpreted as placing the onus of funding and managing the EPR and PRO on the state’s cut-and-sew shops and fabric mills.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 July 2024
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Joshua Stein, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
The hearing sparked some consternation among pot industry players, though little surprise about the DEA decision to hold one.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2024
The air show settlement drew consternation from many when it was announced in 2023, but tensions flared even hotter when the city in July released the entire settlement agreement on a judge’s orders.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 7 Aug. 2024
Much to the consternation of the manufacturing community, SB 707’s 2023 text did not establish a clear hierarchy of responsibility, and was frequently (and understandably) misinterpreted as placing the onus of funding and managing the EPR and PRO on the state’s cut-and-sew shops and fabric mills.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consternation
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To Lue’s dismay, the Clippers started poorly against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, falling behind by 26 points in the first quarter, their defense getting torched amid seven turnovers.Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Quasi provoked both delight and dismay on social media after its reveal in August 2019.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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When tensions ratchet up, the two countries quickly mend fences.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Interest rates might edge down a bit more in the coming weeks, but many consumers and business owners could hold back borrowing if postelection tension and uncertainty revs up.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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The first bird of the day never fails to throw me into a panic.Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Owners are often advised to keep their pets indoors and in a safe place if fireworks are going to be let off in their local area, to prevent any panic in the pet.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Voters interviewed at polling sites described going to cast their ballots with a deep sense of unease.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Hanan Townshend’s score, with its heavy, rhythmic breathing and ethereal tones, cultivates a constant atmosphere of unease.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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While climate denial allows people to protect themselves from feelings of distress, terror management theory suggests that denying death is just the tip of the iceberg.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Twigs’s success over the years has been used as a tactic by LaBeouf’s legal team to undermine her accusation of emotional distress.Arimeta Diop, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Consternation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consternation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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