consternation
[ kon-ster-ney-shuhn ]
/ ˌkɒn stərˈneɪ ʃən /
noun
a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay.
Origin of consternation
First recorded in 1605–15,
consternation is from the Latin word
consternātiōn- (stem of
consternātiō). See
consternate,
-ion
SYNONYMS FOR consternation
Words nearby consternation
constative,
constellate,
constellation,
conster,
consternate,
consternation,
constipate,
constipated,
constipation,
constituency,
constituent
Example sentences from the Web for consternation
British Dictionary definitions for consternation
consternation
/ (ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən) /
noun
a feeling of anxiety, dismay, dread, or confusion