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Consternation Bre /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃn/Name /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃn Noun Uncountable] (Formal)a Worried Sad Feeling Received

Front consternation
Back BrE /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃn/NAmE /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃn/

noun


[uncountable] (formal)a worried, sad feeling after you have received an unpleasant surprise (=dismay)The announcement of her retirement caused consternation among tennis fans. Her mouth fell open in consternation.

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