😨consternation (consternation)

noun
/ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/
consternation (consternation)

Signification

A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.
Traduction de la signification
Un sentiment d'anxiété, de consternation ou de confusion, souvent causé par quelque chose d'inattendu
Un sentiment d'anxiete, de consternation ou de confusion, souvent cause par quelque chose d'inattendu

Phrases d'exemple

The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.

L'annonce soudaine a provoqué une consternation généralisée parmi les employés
L'annonce soudaine a provoqué une consternation généralisée parmi les employés

Synonymes

dismay, alarm, fear, shock, anxiety

Antonymes

calm, composure, confidence

Collocations

cause consternation, in consternation, widespread consternation, with consternation

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