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

The decision on Iv was not without other consternation as well. — Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

The ban came without rhyme or reason, aside from Trump expressing consternation over coverage and threatening further bans against other networks. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

His injury-riddled tenure in Boston has warranted that consternation. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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

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