Consternate (Verb)
Meaning
Fill with anxiety, dread, dismay, or confusion; "After the terrorist attack, people look consternated".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The grim news from the war zone left many consternated and wondering about their loved ones' safety.
- The sudden loss of her scholarship left Emily consternated and searching for alternative ways to fund her education.
- The audience looked consternated as the comedian's jokes fell flat, one after another.
- The complexity of the instructions left even the most patient students consternated.
- As news of the massive layoffs spread through the office, worried employees looked consternated, unsure of their own job security.