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consternation

noun

/ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

Meaning

A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.

The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.

dismay, alarm, fear, shock, anxiety

calm, composure, confidence

cause consternation, in consternation, widespread consternation, with consternation

a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality

A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural...

a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids

the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone

the act of providing or supplying something; a condition in a legal document

Harmful substances that contaminate the environment, including air, water, and soil, potentially cau...