Sentence examples for to consternation from inspiring English sources
noun
Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.
Surprise turns to consternation, as Wrinkle demands that Cotton throw the interloper in the trash.
Mirth turned to consternation when we found out she was serious.
Bent then decided to go shopping, which led to consternation among some supporters.
His micro-jokes are impeccable, his macro-jokes enduringly strange, conducive to consternation, open to argument.
An alpha beauty's complete indifference to the consternation of her mate may mean that he's easily moved to consternation.
Yet if there was initial admiration in Berlin for his energy, this turned to consternation when he claimed sole credit for the result.
Antonio and the Count return to unmask Cherubino, to the consternation of the Countess.
To the consternation of liberals, Obama continues to reach out to Republicans.
Hotels also became popular places to commit suicide, much to the consternation of management.
To its credit, and to the consternation of Oren and Netanyahu, the Obama Administration response was clear.
Yeltsin, to the consternation of his supporters, refused to support Russia's Choice openly.
