consternation

Example Sentences

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But the controversy has caused consternation among USC professors past and present.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

However, and to the braying consternation of VW faithful, the GTI and Golf R come only with the 7-speed automatic, branded Tiptronic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Asked why this information had not been made public, the chief constable said to the consternation of MPs that it was because "he wasn't asked about it" before.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

What causes White much angst is that interest rates need only rise a small amount relative to nominal growth in an economy to start posing real consternation for central bankers and finance ministries.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

I brought him his cup of coffee, thick with sugar, and watched him look around in mock consternation.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom