1 a feeling of strong annoyance and anger, usually because of something bad that you cannot change or that is completely unexpected: --
Out came 50 or so happy smiling faces, much to the consternation of the regulars.
That in turn causes a good deal of consternation in those villages, because of the serious environmental and safety problems that the diversions cause.
She stared into space, full of consternation.
There may have been consternation when the first and second sections were brought together for joining, with, seemingly, the main register and upper border already complete.
The desire of some midwives to maintain a connection to both the art and science components of their practice causes consternation amid the midwifery profession today.
Douglas' remark therefore caused consternation, and even the chief steward was called.
Show no consternation: close your fingers firmly upon the gift; let it sting through your palm.
And when this approach is described as "ethnography," my objection verges on consternation.
