consternated
- adjective
- /ˈkɒnstərˌneɪtɪd/
- Archaic
:
consternado
- The sudden change in plans left her feeling consternated and unsure of what to do next.
Examples
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"Just what exactly are you shopping for, Sir?" asked our consternated copilot, hoping that whatever it was, it wasn't big and/or heavy.
Fiction book (1999) -
He was consternated when he discovered that the meeting had been canceled without notice.
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And Alice is, again, kind of consternated over what what's happening.
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The consternated expression on her face showed that she had not expected the news.
Synonyms
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1.0
Feeling nervous or upset about something that may go wrong
543
2.1
Feeling surprised and upset because something bad or unexpected happens
201
2.7
Feeling worried or nervous about something that might happen
37
3.8
Feeling upset or worried and unable to think clearly
35
2.8
Feeling very shocked and upset because something is terrible or frightening
29
3.0
Too shocked to move or think clearly
22
4.1
Feeling sudden, strong fear that makes you act without thinking
21
5.2
Feeling very nervous and unable to relax
10
2.2
Suddenly afraid or worried because you think something bad might happen
9
2.5
Being in a state of disorder or confusion
2
4.3
Feeling shocked and disappointed when something unexpected happens
2
9.9
Confused and unable to think clearly after something unexpected
1
6.4
Worried or upset because of something unexpected
1
8.1
Not able to understand what is happening or what to do
1
7.0
Feeling worried and uneasy about something
1
7.0
Unable to think or react after a sudden shock
1
6.9
Feeling confused and uneasy because something surprised you
1
6.5
Not showing surprise or worry when something unexpected happens
1
7.7
Suddenly feeling very frightened
1
7.2
Feeling very shocked and afraid after seeing something frightening
Feeling upset and confused after a sudden bad event
Very surprised by something you did not expect
Feeling nervous and hurried after something sudden happens
Feeling sudden surprise and often jumping
Suddenly very afraid and unable to think clearly
Feeling very confused and not able to understand something unexpected
Antonyms
How Alarmed
Surface Forms
Morphology
consternated = consternate + consternation (semi-transparent) = consternate + ed
Formed from the verb 'consternate' with the adjectival/past-participial suffix '-ed', but the verb is rare and learners more often know the noun 'consternation', so the derivation is only partly obvious.
Etymology
Consternated comes from the old Latin word consternare, made of con- 'together' and sternare 'to throw down' or 'to lay flat'. Imagine being 'thrown flat' by a sudden shock, and that picture helps explain why consternated means feeling sudden worry, confusion, or dismay.