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 Cowboys’ failure to make any major moves in its recent offseasons have been a source of consternation for fans.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
City officials need look no further than next door to Englewood, where two years ago a similar focus on density led to recall efforts and lots of consternation in the community.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Remember the inflation consternation that dogged the Harris and Biden campaigns?
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025
The news of Owens’ departure comes amid anxiety in the news division, with consternation over a potential settlement that would be widely viewed as caving to Trump’s demands.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consternation
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
City officials need look no further than next door to Englewood, where two years ago a similar focus on density led to recall efforts and lots of consternation in the community.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Remember the inflation consternation that dogged the Harris and Biden campaigns?
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025
The news of Owens’ departure comes amid anxiety in the news division, with consternation over a potential settlement that would be widely viewed as caving to Trump’s demands.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consternation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consternation
Noun
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To the surprise of a few and the dismay of many, Mott elected to ship the Derby winner back to his Saratoga Springs base to train for the Belmont Stakes on June 7.—
Teresa Genaro,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Her father, much to her dismay, turned out to be partly responsible for the nuclear attacks that destroyed their world.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Even in the jangling tension of stoppage time, with blocks and ricochets in their team’s penalty area, most Palace fans were silent and biting their fingernails, but the HF continued to beat that drum and sing.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Though organizers insist Eurovision is an apolitical event, the contest has long been embroiled in the continent’s tensions.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Heck, even fear of long lines at bars and clubs have been downgraded from panic to the typical annoyance.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 May 2025
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Over the decades, attitudes have begun to shift from panic and fear to curiosity and respect.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The concept has sparked controversy, unease, amazement and confusion.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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What does this say about our current unease with the political system?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Recorded woodpecker distress calls or raptor calls can also repel the birds.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The 17-year-old’s lawsuit seeks more than $250,000 in damages and demands a jury trial on claims of negligent infliction of emotional distress, state and federal RICO violations and more.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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“Consternation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consternation. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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