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
Despite growing consternation and concern expressed by economists and CEOs, Trump administration officials have been stubborn in defending its trade policies.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
The internet has encouraged only more comparison, and more consternation—more places to argue, more pressure to make even the most banal parts of our lives beautiful.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 14 Apr. 2025
Earlier this year, there was a small bit of consternation in the Death Grips fan community due to an apparent private comment from erstwhile band member Andy Morin that was leaked publicly.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2025
The next wave – which has caused much more consternation on Wall Street – will start on Wednesday.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consternation
Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
The internet has encouraged only more comparison, and more consternation—more places to argue, more pressure to make even the most banal parts of our lives beautiful.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 14 Apr. 2025
Earlier this year, there was a small bit of consternation in the Death Grips fan community due to an apparent private comment from erstwhile band member Andy Morin that was leaked publicly.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2025
The next wave – which has caused much more consternation on Wall Street – will start on Wednesday.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consternation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consternation
Noun
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Much to his dismay, though, the Elimination Challenge is to create a tasting menu based on pickles — a food Tristen apparently loathes.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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To June's dismay, her best friend is also determined to stay back and fight.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ryan McFarland, Founder & CEO of Strider Bikes. Consumer goods brands feel a constant tension: the push for short-term sales vs. the pull of long-term brand value.—
Ryan McFarland,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Through every bit of romantic tension between this pair, a fact remains — Cecilia Dominguez is not a character who is ever once mentioned in the original NCIS.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Residents rushed out of homes and buildings in panic, the Associated Press reported.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The auto industry, which uses about 20% of the world’s carbon fiber, went into a panic at the proposal (and the short lead times the 2029 ban would have given them).—
Michael Taylor,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The angst about the Fed’s independence on Monday came against a backdrop of investors’ unease about the global economy.—
Danielle Kaye,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Its grand facade, looming over the misty abyss of Tequendama Falls, is the kind of place that invites amazement and a little unease.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Kahle said that includes providing resources to participants for whom sharing experiences of intimate partner violence may cause trauma or mental health distress.—
Rae Ellen Bichell and Rachana Pradhan,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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Climate anxiety — emotional distress linked to the climate crisis — is already widespread.—
Brooke Kasl-Godley,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Consternation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consternation. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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