consternation

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

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Definition

  1. noun fear resulting from the awareness of danger

Etymology

From French consternation, from Latin consternātiō. By surface analysis, consternate + -ion.

In classic literature

Synonyms

alarm, dismay

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