Both Uses of
consternation
in
Wuthering Heights
- He drew back in consternation.†
Chpt 8 *
- Perceiving it vain to argue against her insanity, I was planning how I could reach something to wrap about her, without quitting my hold of herself (for I could not trust her alone by the gaping lattice), when, to my consternation, I heard the rattle of the door-handle, and Mr. Linton entered.†
Chpt 12
Definition:
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(consternation) dismay (unhappiness, worry, and often confusion) -- typically over something unexpected