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a feeling of shock or confusion
- The sudden announcement caused consternation among the employees.
- The unexpected turn of events left everyone in the room in a state of consternation.
- There was consternation in the crowd when the power went out during the concert.
- The parents felt consternation when they realized their child was missing.
- She looked at the broken vase with consternation, wondering how it happened.