express consternation

Frequency: 6.21.8 per million words

To show or state one's feeling of consternation.

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Examples (10)

  • Many parents expressed consternation over the school's sudden change in policy.
  • The board of directors expressed consternation when the CEO announced his resignation.
  • She wrote a formal letter to express her consternation at the committee's decision.
  • Upon hearing the verdict, the defendant's family expressed consternation and disbelief.
  • Several environmental groups have publicly expressed their consternation about the new development project.
  • He expressed great consternation that his warnings had been completely ignored.
  • The shareholders will likely express consternation if the quarterly profits are lower than expected.
  • It's important to express consternation in a constructive way, rather than just complaining.
  • Why did the public express such consternation over a relatively minor issue?
  • In the meeting, she was the only one brave enough to express consternation about the unrealistic deadlines.