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consternation

[ kon-ster-ney-shuhn ]

noun

  1. a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay.

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consternation

/ ËŒ°ìÉ’²Ô²õ³Ùəˈ²Ô±ðɪʃə²Ô /

noun

  1. a feeling of anxiety, dismay, dread, or confusion
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of consternation1

First recorded in 1605–15, consternation is from the Latin word ³¦´Ç²Ô²õ³Ù±ð°ù²ÔÄå³Ù¾±Å²Ô- (stem of ³¦´Ç²Ô²õ³Ù±ð°ù²ÔÄå³Ù¾±Å ). See consternate, -ion
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But the price tag of over £200 - more than double that of the original handheld - sparked consternation amongst fans who weren't willing to shell out so much for it.

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More recently, as his distractions have multiplied, investors are expressing open consternation.

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The remarks were met with a mixed reaction, causing consternation among some within football amid a sense they are ill-informed and disrespectful to Southgate, particularly given England reached the final of the tournament.

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The Trump administration touched off consternation and confusion over the weekend, issuing, and then apparently rolling back, an announcement implying the president had rescinded his predecessor’s order creating two popular national monuments in California.

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Asked about potential cuts to the social safety net, Obernolte said there “has been a lot of angst and consternation about programs that everyone relies on like Social Security, like Medicare, like Medicaid.â€

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