Consternation
/kˌɑnstəˈrneɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.
Sentence Examples
He looked at me with consternation, saying that he must put a comma somewhere.
I learned with consternation that my fears had come to pass.
CEFR Practice Quiz
To his absolute ____, he opened his wallet and discovered that all his physical cash was missing.