Meaning & use
consternation
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A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, usually caused by something unexpected.
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To the teacher's consternation, half the class had forgotten their homework.
The sudden price increase caused consternation among longtime customers.
A note on using this word
Often appears in the phrase 'to someone's consternation,' introducing a surprising or unwelcome event.
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