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
And two and a half years later, the merging of two of his main interests is causing consternation among some.
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
In appreciation for Erica’s medical help, the Gorn tosses Erica some more space bug meat, which Erica then tries to cook over an open flame, much to the Gorn’s consternation.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
News of the audience was met with consternation among some conservatives who had criticized Francis’ outreach and had hoped Leo would be less accepting.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
To the consternation of some local residents and environmentalists, the rapid growth of Starbase has wiped out the small and eclectic community that existed here.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
In appreciation for Erica’s medical help, the Gorn tosses Erica some more space bug meat, which Erica then tries to cook over an open flame, much to the Gorn’s consternation.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
News of the audience was met with consternation among some conservatives who had criticized Francis’ outreach and had hoped Leo would be less accepting.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
To the consternation of some local residents and environmentalists, the rapid growth of Starbase has wiped out the small and eclectic community that existed here.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consternation
Noun
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There is, to United’s dismay, a definite trend of players breaking out of Old Trafford and finding a new lease of life.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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But what could have been an intricate, interwoven storytelling feat is instead one season's worth of resources spread thin between separate and stale plotlines, much to the dismay of fans eager to see the season that Covid had delayed by a year.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That transaction came amid mounting tension between Angel City’s founding lead investor, Alexis Ohanian, and the team’s three co-founders, Julie Uhrman, Kara Nortman and Natalie Portman.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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First serving as deputy prime minister before becoming prime minister in 2014, Vučić won plaudits for seeking to resolve long-standing tensions over Kosovo’s status as a sovereign country.—
Hanna Begić,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There was still no panic when, in March 2023, CRH — the world’s biggest building materials supplier — chose to switch to New York.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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But the real success lies in making hydration a daily habit, not a panic-buying response.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Though when that context is Newcastle’s longer-term top-flight form, then a general feeling of unease is becoming justified.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Despite a growing sense of unease, museum leaders across the country have largely remained silent.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Get alerts if the system detects acute distress.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Just continue to watch for any signs of distress, and if something else develops, see a vet.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Consternation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consternation. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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