consternation
Translation
consternation, dismay, anxiety
Examples
The news was met with consternation.
The news was met with consternation.
He looked at her in consternation.
He looked at her in consternation.
Grammar Patterns
((with consternation)) with a feeling of anxiety or dismay The team reacted with consternation to the news.
((in consternation)) in a state of anxiety or dismay She stared in consternation at the mess.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dismay, shock, alarm; Antonyms: composure, calm
Etymology
From Latin 'consternare' (to throw into confusion), from 'con-' (with) + 'sternere' (to throw down).
Memory Tips
Imagine a whole 'nation' in 'con' (complete) shock and confusion. It sounds like 'conster-nation'.