consternation
Pronunciation:
/ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən//ˌkɑn.stɚˈne͡ɪ.ʃən/noun
Definitions
Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.
Explore meaning, context, and usage with an online dictionary experience optimized for multilingual workflows.
Try these words
/ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən//ˌkɑn.stɚˈne͡ɪ.ʃən/Definitions
Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.