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consternation in French

consternation in French is consternation, sidération, accablement — consternation means a strong feeling of shock and worry that leaves someone unable to think clearly.

consternation in French

consternation
noun
Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.
sidération
noun
Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.
accablement
noun
Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.
prostration
noun
Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.

What does "consternation" mean?

  1. noun A strong feeling of shock and worry that leaves someone unable to think clearly.
    "Their audience had been listening in increasing consternation."
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consternation in a sentence

  • Their audience had been listening in increasing consternation.
  • It was probably worth four millennia of consternation and regret.

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What is "consternation" in French?
"consternation" in French is consternation, sidération, accablement. consternation means: A strong feeling of shock and worry that leaves someone unable to think clearly.
Are there other ways to say "consternation" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "consternation": consternation, sidération, accablement, prostration.
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