consternation — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Synonyms

   dismayalarmbewildermentdread

   Antonyms

   equanimitycalmserenitysatisfaction

   Related words

   consternate

   Examples

   "Out!" exclaimed her husband, with something like genuine consternation in his voice.

   Their audience had been listening in increasing consternation.

   More examples (2)

   It was probably worth four millennia of consternation and regret.

   And privately, some European officials are sharing mounting consternation over the U.S. conduct of the Iran war that they say with each passing week is moving further away from the international rules of engagement and values that underpin the NATO alliance.

Noun

1. fear resulting from the awareness of danger

   Synonyms

   alarmdismay

   Broader terms

   fearfearfulnessfright