consternation
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/ / /ˌkɑn.stɚˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun
Etymology: From French consternation, from Latin consternātiō. By surface analysis, consternate + -ion.
- Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.
“"Out!" exclaimed her husband, with something like genuine consternation in his voice.”
“Their audience had been listening in increasing consternation.”