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
Alexander swore a nervous curse, and May stared at him, a look of consternation on her face, reaching for her father with her tiny hand.
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Julia Whelan Krish Seenivasan Lance Neal, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Vanquish's looks are stylishly different than the other Astons in the stable, with that back bit the topic of much consternation at a cocktail hour after our test drive.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The changing nature of Amazon’s culture has been a growing topic of consternation at the company.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
What those achievements should be is the subject of much consternation.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Julia Whelan Krish Seenivasan Lance Neal, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Vanquish's looks are stylishly different than the other Astons in the stable, with that back bit the topic of much consternation at a cocktail hour after our test drive.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The changing nature of Amazon’s culture has been a growing topic of consternation at the company.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
What those achievements should be is the subject of much consternation.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for consternation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consternation
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Writing about the Budapest Memorandum, Zelensky voiced his dismay regarding the 1994 agreement, which was meant to ensure Ukrainian security and sovereignty from Russia.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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These apparent one-off features were not included in the 2024 edition, to the dismay of many.Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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Macron hosted Trump for a White House state dinner in 2018, but tensions emerged the following year over Macron's comments about NATO's status.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Or, pair it with another DIY Christmas garland or an evergreen garland, and hang them on your banister, mantle, or in a door frame using a tension rod for a full and playful look.Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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Key Background After the July jobs report briefly sent a panic through Wall Street as unemployment unexpectedly spiked to 4.3%, triggering one recession indicator, concerns about the health of the labor market have abated in recent months.Derek Saul, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The same thing happened a year earlier, when the initial outset of the pandemic triggered a panic among investors.Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jobs have been scarce since the end of the peak TV era, leading to a general sense of unease among the membership.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
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Reports suggest plans are already creating unease among federal workers who are concerned about whether their jobs may be cut by the incoming administration.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Unsurprisingly, the authors found that without sufficient recovery periods to return to a normal level of functioning, employees are more likely to experience fatigue and psychological distress.Ellen Choi, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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In the days that followed, Daphna learned with mounting distress that the law generally privileged genetic parents in the very rare cases like theirs.Julia Whelan Krish Seenivasan Lance Neal, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Consternation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consternation. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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