'Consternation' definitions:
Definition of 'consternation'
(from WordNet)
Definition of 'Consternation'
From: GCIDE
- Consternation \Con`ster*na"tion\, n. [L. consternatio, fr. consternare to overome, perplex, an accessory form of consternere to throw down, prostrate; con + sternere to spread out, throw down: cf. F. consternation. See Stratum.] Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay. [1913 Webster]
- The chiefs around, In silence wrapped, in consternation drowned. Attend the stern reply. --Pope.
- Syn: Alarm; fright; amazement; astonishment; surprise; panic; perturbation. See Alarm. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'consternation'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abject fear,
- affright,
- alarm,
- awe,
- bewilderment,
- blue funk,
- confusion,
- cowardice,
- dismay,
- distraction,
- dread,
- fear,
- fright,
- funk,
- horrification,
- horror,
- muddle,
- muddlement,
- panic,
- panic fear,
- perplexity,
- phobia,
- scare,
- stampede,
- terror,
- trepidation,
- trepidity,
- unholy dread