consternation Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/
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Consternation as a Noun
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Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.
Word Forms & Grammar
consternation (countable and uncountable, plural consternations)
Words That Rhyme With Consternation
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Origin of Consternation
From French consternation, from Latin consternātiō. By surface analysis, consternate + -ion.
Consternation: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Meaning | Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with… |
| Plural | consternations |
Consternation Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of consternation is /ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (neɪ).