consternation

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/
• (US) enPR: kŏnʹstər.nā'shən, IPA ^(key): /ˌkɑn.stɚˈneɪ.ʃən/

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Noun

Singular consternation

Plural consternations

1. (countable & uncountable) Consternation is the feeling of anxiety at something unexpected.

Related words

• consternate