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

Much of their consternation stems from the fact that the DWP plan provides no specifics about where the hydrogen will come from, or how the highly combustible material will be transported to the power plant and stored there. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

The trade drew consternation from many Dallas fans who were critical of the team's decision to trade away the now-27-year-old face of the franchise. — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

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

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