consternation

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

Translation

n. desânimo; confusão; terror.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

feelings of consternation

sentimentos de consternação

filled with consternation

cheio de consternação

express consternation

expressar consternação

overcome by consternation

dominado pela consternação

Example Sentences

not a little consternation was caused.

uma certa consternação foi causada.

Consternation spread throughout the city as the invading army approached.

A consternação se espalhou por toda a cidade enquanto o exército invasor se aproximava.

to her consternation her car wouldn't start.

para sua consternação, o carro dela não deu partida.

There is some consternation among business leaders.

Há alguma consternação entre os líderes empresariais.

The thought of meeting him filled me with consternation.

A ideia de encontrá-lo me encheu de consternação.

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

Ele ficou consternado ao saber que seu amigo estava tão doente.

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