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Definition consternation in American English

consternation noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌkɑnstərˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
1

a shocked or worried feeling, often caused when something unexpected happens

Example

His comments caused consternation among environmentalists.

Example

She saw to her consternation that it was already after eight.

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Definition consternation in American English