consternation

[US]/ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃn/
[UK]/ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. ontzetting; verwarring; terreur.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

feelings of consternation

gevoelens van ontzetting

filled with consternation

doordrenkt met ontzetting

express consternation

ontzetting uiten

overcome by consternation

overweldigd door ontzetting

Example Sentences

not a little consternation was caused.

er ontstond enige verontrusting.

Consternation spread throughout the city as the invading army approached.

Er heerste verontrusting in de stad toen het binnenvallende leger naderde.

to her consternation her car wouldn't start.

tot haar verontrusting startte haar auto niet.

There is some consternation among business leaders.

Er is enige verontrusting onder ondernemers.

The thought of meeting him filled me with consternation.

De gedachte hem te ontmoeten vulde me met verontrusting.

He was filled with consternation to hear that his friend was so ill.

Hij was verontrust om te horen dat zijn vriend zo ziek was.

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