consternation
noun/ˌkɑnstərˈneɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #15,532 most common English word
Meaning
a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically caused by something unexpected.
Example sentence
The sudden cancellation of the flight filled the passengers with consternation.
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