Consternation - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃn|  American pronunciation of the word consternation
Brit.  |kɒnstəˈneɪʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word consternation

noun

- fear resulting from the awareness of danger (syn: alarm, dismay)

Extra examples

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.

To our consternation, the current was turned off.

The government's plans have caused considerable consternation among many Americans.

A new power station is being built much to the consternation of environmental groups (=they are very worried about it).

He looked at her in consternation.

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