Both Uses
consternation
in
The Silver Music Box
(Edited)
- Paul looked at his father-in-law in consternation.
p. 103.9 *consternation = unhappiness and worry
- "We never doubted that," Paul said with consternation, exchanging a look with Clara.
p. 139.3
Definitions:
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(1)
(consternation) dismay (unhappiness, worry, and often confusion) -- typically over something unexpected
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)