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Consternation

🔄 Synonyms of "Consternation"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
dismaynoun	A sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits
alarmnoun	Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Consternation"

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Word	Definition
dismaynoun	A sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits
alarmnoun	Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
horrornoun	(countable, uncountable) An intense distressing emotion of fear or repugnance.
distressnoun	Physical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature.
shocknoun	A sudden, heavy impact.
astonishmentnoun	The feeling or experience of being astonished; great surprise.
amazementnoun	(uncountable) The condition of being amazed; a state of overwhelming wonder, as from surprise or sudden fear, horror, or admiration; astonishment.
bewildermentnoun	The state of being bewildered.
confusionnoun	The state of being confused; misunderstanding.
anguishnoun	Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
outragenoun	(uncountable) The resentful, indignant, or shocked anger aroused by such acts.
sadnessnoun	(uncountable) The state or emotion of being sad.
sorrownoun	(uncountable) unhappiness, woe
surprisenoun	Something unexpected.
spitenoun	Ill will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the desire to unjustifiably irritate, annoy, or thwart; a want to disturb or put out another; mild malice
regretnoun	Emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.
emotionnoun	A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data.
concernnoun	That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.
sympathynoun	A feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another.
anxietynoun	An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.