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
The surveillance flights have already caused consternation in Mexico, which has long been wary of its northern neighbor after multiple U.S. invasions and land grabs.
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Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
The threat created consternation among Republican senators.
—Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Feb. 2025
There was much consternation about whether big tech companies, Nvidia’s clients, could run AI with less computing power — and thus, slow their massive spending plans.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
The goodwill about the bones of the game and the positive responses to some patch additions are still accompanied by some consternation about the UI.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
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Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
The threat created consternation among Republican senators.
—Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Feb. 2025
There was much consternation about whether big tech companies, Nvidia’s clients, could run AI with less computing power — and thus, slow their massive spending plans.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
The goodwill about the bones of the game and the positive responses to some patch additions are still accompanied by some consternation about the UI.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consternation
Noun
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The news quickly sent shockwaves through Washington, where officials and intelligence experts reacted with dismay and disbelief.—
Lex Harvey and Alex Stambaugh,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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However, Stefani's post also appeared to antagonize, dismay and confuse some of her fans, who left critical comments on her post.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Bublé and other Canadian artists appearing at the 2025 Juno Awards struck a patriotic tone as tensions continue to rise between the two North American countries that until the last few weeks were partners and allies.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Buster’s also the apple of his mother Maggie’s eye, a lifelong source of tension with his younger brother Paul.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The sight of strangers or unexpected knocks on the door trigger panic and tears, out of fear that death will follow.—
Dominique Soguel,
Christian Science Monitor,
28 Mar. 2025
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Pivot smarter, not just faster Not all pivots are smart; some are just panic moves.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The event itself has become a subject of unease among journalists and others who question the optics of the press mingling with high-profile government officials at a swanky soiree.—
Theresa Braine,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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The dismissal is a surprise given the timing, but multiple league sources expected Memphis to make changes this offseason due to growing discontent between Jenkins and the players, unease among his assistants, and differing visions between Jenkins and the front office on how to play.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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At the Santa Monica test location after the rains, the level of beryllium — a metal that is toxic to fish and corals and causes respiratory distress in humans — was more than 10 times the maximum limit allowed.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The result: Some doctors and hospitals have held back on treatments, waiting for the fetal heartbeat to stop or for patients to wind up in undeniable distress.—
Kavitha Surana,
ProPublica,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Consternation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consternation. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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