widespread consternation

Frequency: 6.52.1 per million words

Indicates that the feeling of consternation is shared by many people.

consternationADJECTIVE + NOUN

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widespread

Examples (10)

  • The sudden policy change caused widespread consternation among the public.
  • There was widespread consternation when the beloved CEO announced his retirement.
  • The news of the factory's closure was met with widespread consternation in the small town.
  • Her controversial remarks sparked widespread consternation on social media.
  • The unexpected verdict in the trial led to widespread consternation and protests.
  • Financial markets reacted with widespread consternation to the central bank's announcement.
  • The revelation of the security breach created widespread consternation among users.
  • A feeling of widespread consternation spread through the crowd as the results were read aloud.
  • The government's plan to raise taxes has provoked widespread consternation.
  • Historians note the widespread consternation that followed the king's untimely death.