express consternation
Frequency: 6.21.8 per million words
To show or state one's feeling of consternation.
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- 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.