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consternation
consternation /ˌkɑːnstɝˈneɪʃən/
noun
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(
)
Fear resulting from the awareness of danger
(
consternation
, dismay
, alarm
)
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
There was consternation among the employees when they learned about the sudden layoffs.
There was consternation among the employees when they learned about the sudden layoffs.