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 fact that that has been Trump’s one and only cover on the Condé Nast fashion magazine has been a point of consternation with FLOTUS, since several of her predecessors were cover stars during their White House years.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
The bottom line: Amid lots of consternation about the emerging technology taking people's jobs, a growing number of workers are landing new roles working with it.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
Trump’s approach has caused consternation across much of Europe, as other nations try to figure out how to shore up Ukraine’s position against the Russian invasion, which began in February 2022.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2025
Trump threatened in recent weeks to blanket all imports from both countries with new duties (whether or not they were covered by the free-trade agreement), much to the consternation of Mexican and Canadian leaders.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 Apr. 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
The bottom line: Amid lots of consternation about the emerging technology taking people's jobs, a growing number of workers are landing new roles working with it.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
Trump’s approach has caused consternation across much of Europe, as other nations try to figure out how to shore up Ukraine’s position against the Russian invasion, which began in February 2022.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2025
Trump threatened in recent weeks to blanket all imports from both countries with new duties (whether or not they were covered by the free-trade agreement), much to the consternation of Mexican and Canadian leaders.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consternation
Noun
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Much to his dismay, though, the Elimination Challenge is to create a tasting menu based on pickles — a food Tristen apparently loathes.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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To June's dismay, her best friend is also determined to stay back and fight.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ryan McFarland, Founder & CEO of Strider Bikes. Consumer goods brands feel a constant tension: the push for short-term sales vs. the pull of long-term brand value.—
Ryan McFarland,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Through every bit of romantic tension between this pair, a fact remains — Cecilia Dominguez is not a character who is ever once mentioned in the original NCIS.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Residents rushed out of homes and buildings in panic, the Associated Press reported.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The auto industry, which uses about 20% of the world’s carbon fiber, went into a panic at the proposal (and the short lead times the 2029 ban would have given them).—
Michael Taylor,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The angst about the Fed’s independence on Monday came against a backdrop of investors’ unease about the global economy.—
Danielle Kaye,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Its grand facade, looming over the misty abyss of Tequendama Falls, is the kind of place that invites amazement and a little unease.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Kahle said that includes providing resources to participants for whom sharing experiences of intimate partner violence may cause trauma or mental health distress.—
Rae Ellen Bichell and Rachana Pradhan,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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Climate anxiety — emotional distress linked to the climate crisis — is already widespread.—
Brooke Kasl-Godley,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Consternation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consternation. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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