consternation
/ˌkɑnstɝˈneɪʃən/
feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected
consternation in a sentence
“The announcement caused consternation among employees.”
Origin of consternation
Latin consternatio dismay, confusion from consternare to throw into confusion from con- together + sternere to lay low
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