CONSTERNATION


Meaning of CONSTERNATION in English

ˌkänztə(r)ˈnāshən, -än(t)st- noun

( -s )

Etymology: French or Latin; French, from Latin consternation-, consternatio, from consternatus (past participle of consternare to overcome, confuse, perplex, from com- + -sternare, akin to Old Norse stara to stare) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at stare

: amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion : confused and distressing excitement : grievous exasperation or distraction

to flee in consternation

the two, father and son, stared at each other in consternation , and neither knew what to do — Pearl Buck

Synonyms: see fear

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