Both Uses of
consternation
in
Emma
- Poor Mr. Woodhouse was silent from consternation; but every body else had something to say; every body was either surprized or not surprized, and had some question to ask, or some comfort to offer.†
Chpt 1.15-16 *
- Emma turned round to look at her in consternation, and hastily said, "Have you any idea of Mr. Knightley's returning your affection?"†
Chpt 3.11-12
Definition:
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(consternation) dismay (unhappiness, worry, and often confusion) -- typically over something unexpected