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

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

While there has always been consternation over immigration enforcement, Sandweg said “the widespread tactics and the targeting of people with no criminal record, just really galvanized people in a way they’ve never been galvanized before.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

But it also set off public consternation and understandable questions from the National Football League, which had agreed to let Netflix livestream two games on Christmas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

They were still looking at him with consternation and unbelief when the minister rose and introduced him in rich, rolling tones whose very unction served to increase the visitor's insignificance.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner