consternation
/ˌkɑn.s(t)ɚˈneɪ.ʃən/ noun C2- Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.
Plural consternations
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The company looked at each other in consternation.
Anger, amazement, consternation, and indecision swept over it in turn.
“Anne!” exclaimed Marilla in consternation.
Great was the consternation in the Barry and Cuthbert households when the events of the afternoon became known.
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