Synonyms of consternation

consternation

noun

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.

Related Words

• dismay
• tension
• panic
• unease
• distress
• concern
• anxiety
• discomfort
• anguish
• alarm
• desperation
• disturbance
• fear
• agitation
• concernment
• tremor
• nervousness
• uneasiness
• disquietude
• worry
• jitters
• discomposure
• perturbation
• solicitude
• hand-wringing
• disquiet
• apprehension
• distraction
• stress
• franticness
• desperateness
• jumpiness
• edginess
• angst
• anxiousness
• uncertainty
• apprehensiveness
• agita
• fearfulness
• nervosity
• vexation
• upset
• sweat
• strain
• doubt
• torment
• care
• suspense
• dread
• misgiving
• compunction
• presentiment
• foreboding
• cold feet
• incertitude
• qualm
• scruple

Dissimilar Words

• ease
• contentment
• peace
• content
• calmness
• relief
• easiness
• placidity
• quietude
• tranquility
• serenity
• calm
• peacefulness
• quiet
• consolation
• solace
• placidness
• comfort
• sereneness
• tranquilness
• unconcern

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of consternation

Rising bond yields have been causing plenty of consternation among fiscal hawks and investors, with good reason. — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Customers expressed so much consternation that two years later, the company reinstated the slate of old faithful flavors. — HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026

Wan’s closed at the end of 2024, much to the consternation of customers who had come to rely on the kitchen for gatherings and takeout. — Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

There was much consternation about bringing him up from Double-A Arkansas. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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