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Definition consternation in British English

consternation noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌkɒnstə(r)ˈneɪʃ(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.

Synonyms and related words
worry concern stress
Definition consternation in British English