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
For as long as there have been coaches, there has been consternation over their performance.
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Andrew Greif, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Patrick Soon-Shiong, the billionaire owner of the paper, intervened during the 2024 election to prevent it from endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, much to the editorial board’s consternation.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
Goodell was asked if there would be any consternation between the league and its corporate sponsors should the companies roll back DEI initiatives.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
In the meantime, there is consternation among some about his ability to forcefully lead the Democrats on the Judiciary Committee.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
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Andrew Greif, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Patrick Soon-Shiong, the billionaire owner of the paper, intervened during the 2024 election to prevent it from endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, much to the editorial board’s consternation.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
Goodell was asked if there would be any consternation between the league and its corporate sponsors should the companies roll back DEI initiatives.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
In the meantime, there is consternation among some about his ability to forcefully lead the Democrats on the Judiciary Committee.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for consternation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consternation
Noun
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Boston, to the dismay of many of its fans, didn't sign Tanner Scott or Kirby Yates, both of whom joined the Los Angeles Dodgers.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Some 60 people massed in front of the store with them, sharing their dismay with one another and a local videographer.—
Teri Sforza,
Orange County Register,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The pause came as President Trump has been elbowing Powell to keep cutting rates to spur economic growth, reviving tensions between the White House and the Fed that were a hallmark of Trump’s first term.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sometimes external relationships—like close work friendships—can start to blur boundaries, create tension, and lead to (totally natural) feelings of insecurity.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That was the startling observation of one seasoned producer, reflecting confidentially on the panic among his peers since the turn of the year.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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Government officials have hastened to quell any panic.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The order sparked unease across the bureau as staff began to fear for their jobs, and concerns about the list becoming public have since become the subject of a lawsuit between FBI agents and the DOJ.—
Ashley Oliver,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
8 Feb. 2025
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Oakland political consultant Annie Eagan said the outstanding bill owed to her firm has become a source of growing unease.—
Jakob Rodgers,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Physical resilience means having stamina to tolerate physical distress.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Persistent moral distresses that go unaddressed can lead to burnout, which may cause clinicians to leave their practice.—
Daniel T. Kim,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Consternation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consternation. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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