consternation
nounHow many syllables in consternation?
There are 4 syllables in the word consternation.How to pronounce consternation:
Definition of consternation:
- consternation (noun):
- a feeling of anxiety or dismay
- fear resulting from the awareness of danger.
- amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
Synonyms for consternation:
agitation
alarm
alarming
amazement
anguish
anxiety
apprehension
bewilderment
concern
concernment
confusion
desperation
discomfort
discomposure
dismay
disquiet
disquietude
distraction
distress
disturbance
dread
fear
fearfulness
fright
hand-wringing
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Antonyms for consternation:
advantage
alleviation
aplomb
assuagement
assurance
ataraxia
ataraxy
balance
beauty
belief
bliss
boldness
bravery
calm
calmness
certainty
cheer
collectedness
comfort
composure
confidence
consolation
content
contentedness
contentment
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- indiscipline
- dilettante
- superficial
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- demoralize
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- indicating
- coordination
- titillating
- redoubtable
- appetising
- shareholder
- decisiveness
- Lothario
- silver-tongued
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- italica
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- commandeer
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- laypeople
- denotation
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- likeliest
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- unrewarding
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