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   con·ster·na·tion

   /ˌkänstərˈnāSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected: "I always welcomed clover, much to the consternation of the neighbors"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin consternatio(n-), from the verb consternare ‘lay prostrate, terrify’ (see consternate).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › consternationConsternation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONSTERNATION is amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion. How to use consternation in a sentence. Did you know?

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONSTERNATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to someone’s consternation To his consternation, when he got to the airport he found he'd forgotten his passport. You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: The power failure caused consternation among local officials.

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   Consternation is a feeling of anxiety or fear. His decision caused consternation in the art photography community. A feeling of anxiety, dismay, dread, or confusion.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   Definition of consternation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. a worried, sad feeling after you have received an unpleasant surprise synonym dismay. The announcement of her retirement caused consternation among tennis fans. Her mouth fell open in consternation.

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   to someone’s consternation To his consternation, when he got to the airport he found he'd forgotten his passport. You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: The power failure caused consternation among local officials.

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   Consternation is a noun that can stop you in your tracks because it means "a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay." If you have a sense of consternation you have become afraid, disoriented, or completely befuddled.

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   a worried, sad feeling after you have received an unpleasant surprise synonym dismay The announcement of her retirement caused consternation among tennis fans. Her mouth fell open in consternation.

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   A complete guide to the word "CONSTERNATION": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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    consternation is of multiple origins. Either a borrowing from French. Or a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: French consternation; Latin consternātiōn-em.

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    CONSTERNATION definition: a feeling of shock or worry. Learn more.