Sample Sentences forconsternation (editor-reviewed)
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Much to the consternation of Congress, raising the tax decreased tax collections as manufacturers moved to other countries.consternation = dismay (unhappiness and worry)
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She is a natural athlete, but to the coach's consternation, she tends to forget the play in the heat of the moment.consternation = dismay (unhappiness and worry)
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The consternation that followed was entirely misplaced, in Dodgson's view. (source)
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There was a crashing knock on the outer door. The three women's eyes met in consternation. (source)consternation = unhappiness and worry
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He thought the tone of shock in my voice was really consternation. (source)consternation = dismay or worry
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To my consternation, I found that I couldn't. (source)consternation = dismay (unhappiness and worry)
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Her chilly gray eyes narrowed and her waxy lips pursed in consternation. ... "That knot on your head tells me you've learned your lesson the hard way." (source)consternation = unhappiness and worry
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And thus, though surrounded by circle upon circle of consternations and affrights, did these inscrutable creatures at the centre freely and fearlessly indulge in all peaceful concernments; yea, serenely revelled in dalliance and delight.† (source)
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We stood looking up at it, four looks of consternation, one of excitement. (source)consternation = dismay (unhappiness and worry)
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Louie saw another headline that said the bomber had FLED IN CONSTERNATION. (source)
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Paul looked at his father-in-law in consternation. (source)consternation = unhappiness and worry
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Who can describe their horror and consternation on beholding me? (source)consternation = worry and confusion
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To my consternation, however, he was not there. (source)consternation = dismay (unhappiness and worry)
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This phase filled the old lady's heart with consternation. (source)consternation = unhappiness and worry
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The tent, illumined by a candle, glowed warmly in the midst of the white plain; and when he, as a matter of course, entered it, both Perrault and Francois bombarded him with curses and cooking utensils, till he recovered from his consternation and fled ignominiously into the outer cold. (source)consternation = worry and confusion
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He then handed her in, Maria followed, and the door was on the point of being closed, when he suddenly reminded them, with some consternation, that they had hitherto forgotten to leave any message for the ladies at Rosings. (source)consternation = dismay (unhappiness and worry)
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