Consternation | Mean of consternation in English Dictionary
/ˌkɑːnstɚˈneɪʃən/
- Noun
- 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.
- They stared at each other in consternation [=dismay], not knowing what to do.
