consternation[noun]Synonyms: dismay, alarm, anxiety, distress, dread, fear, trepidation
Contrasted words: composure, equanimity, phlegm, sangfroid, aplomb, poise, self-command, self-possession
Related Words: confusion,
muddle,
muddlement,
bewilderment,
distraction,
perplexity [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
con‧ster‧na‧tion /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃ
ən $ ˌkɑːnstər-/
noun [uncountable][
Date: 1600-1700;
Language: French;
Origin: Latin, from consternare 'to frighten', from consternere 'to scatter, throw down', from com- ( ⇒ COM-) + sternere 'to spread out']
a feeling of worry, shock, or fear
Synonym : alarm:
The government’s plans have caused considerable consternation among many Americans. A new power station is being built much to the consternation of environmental groups (=they are very worried about it).in consternation He looked at her in consternation. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲