great consternation
Frequency: 7.02.8 per million words
Used to emphasize a high degree of consternation.
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- The sudden resignation of the CEO caused great consternation among the investors.
- To her great consternation, she realized she had left her passport at home.
- There was great consternation when the ancient tomb was found to be empty.
- The unexpected election results were met with great consternation by the ruling party.
- He watched with great consternation as the storm clouds gathered on the horizon.
- The news of the impending layoffs filled the employees with great consternation.
- A gasp of great consternation went through the crowd when the magician vanished.
- Her disappearance caused great consternation in the small town.
- Any further delays will undoubtedly lead to great consternation from the clients.
- Imagine my great consternation upon discovering the tickets were for the wrong date.