American English pronunciation
How to pronounce consternation
IPA transcription: [,kɑnstɚ'neɪʃən]
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Noun
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fear resulting from the awareness of danger
Usage examples
- Richter's dismissal caused consternation in the Seattle arts community.
- This letter was published causing much consternation.
- But again there was no expression of surprise, consternation, or delight.
- The Eurovision failure prompted both mirth and consternation in the British media.
- He drew back in consternation.