consternation

Example Sentences

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The Dodgers’ deal with Kyle Tucker is another major development that caused immediate consternation throughout baseball.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 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

That is far greater than levels that have caused consternation regarding U.S. and European spending, and a reason Beijing may not make a major move to revive domestic demand.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

Why have Nancy's tactics board & green shoes caused consternation?

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

He could not abide her luxuries; and when she wore the blood-speckled dress to shame him, he revealed no interest or consternation.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson