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Word: Consternation
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century: from Latin consternatio(n-), from the verb consternare ‘lay prostrate, terrify’ (see consternate)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected
Short Definition:feeling of anxiety or dismay
Examples:- to her consternation her car wouldn't start
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