consternation

Example Sentences

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The book, published just a quarter of a century after the events that inspired it, caused consternation because of the way it highlighted the suffering of German civilians.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Another source of consternation is AMD’s ramp of its operating expenses, which “is starting to become a bit tiresome” considering the company’s “lackluster” execution, Rasgon said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

My response caused consternation among those young men and suddenly their faces disappeared from the window.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela