consternation

Example Sentences

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The Lakers have struggled against the NBA’s elite teams this season, something that’s been a source of consternation for the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Asked why this information had not been made public, the chief constable said to the consternation of MPs that it was because "he wasn't asked about it" before.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

What causes White much angst is that interest rates need only rise a small amount relative to nominal growth in an economy to start posing real consternation for central bankers and finance ministries.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

That is far greater than levels that have caused consternation regarding U.S. and European spending, and a reason Beijing may not make a major move to revive domestic demand.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

Things like that, which gave Úrsula such consternation, were commonplace in those days.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez