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
With how macho the mobsters all are, this causes a ton of consternation, both within the family and across the river in New York, especially considering Vito is married to Phil's cousin.
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Their opponents, who sought to defeat the Constitution’s ratification, were then dubbed the Anti-Federalists, much to the latter’s consternation.
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Jordan Cash,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
Holding the line may have caused some consternation for market watchers while others were relieved that the rules will remain in effect.
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Bailey Lipschultz,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
The new feature comes amid consternation from website operators and creators that Google’s AI summaries have eroded the volume of referral traffic coming from the search portal.
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Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for consternation
Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Their opponents, who sought to defeat the Constitution’s ratification, were then dubbed the Anti-Federalists, much to the latter’s consternation.
—
Jordan Cash,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
Holding the line may have caused some consternation for market watchers while others were relieved that the rules will remain in effect.
—
Bailey Lipschultz,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
The new feature comes amid consternation from website operators and creators that Google’s AI summaries have eroded the volume of referral traffic coming from the search portal.
—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for consternation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consternation
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This escalates into a dragon chase and Aemond’s giant, ancient beast is overcome with bloodlust, killing Luke and his dragon much to the dismay of Aemond One-Eye.
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The iconic toys from the series – Woody, Buzz Lightyear, the Potato Heads, Forky and Slinky Dog – then watch in dismay as Bonnie casts them all aside in favor of the bright tablet screen.
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The tension in these tracks are the binding agent for Jane’s fan base — the music is full of contradictions and incompatibilities smashing together that just feel like being young right now.
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Civilians in the area have not been instructed to evacuate but have faced checkpoints and tension, with occasional clashes between Israeli soldiers and villagers.
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With the rise of tablets and tech worldwide, toys have begun to become obsolete, causing mass panic among toys.
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Brokers often list speculative tickets for those tours before an on-sale even starts, hoping some more desperate fans will buy in a panic.
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The remarks reflected growing unease across Latin America over Washington’s increasingly expansive definition of cartel warfare.
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As geopolitical unease intensified last year, central banks and retail investors worldwide piled into gold.
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The Hoffmans are suing Boelter for assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
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Not to mention smoking hot Hart Bochner as the himbo-in-distress.
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“Consternation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consternation. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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