consternations
States of shocked distress
Consternations is the plural of consternation—instances of shocked dismay or anxious confusion that leaves someone momentarily unable to act.
The plural appears when multiple such reactions occur: The announcement caused consternations throughout the department.
More often, consternation appears as an uncountable noun describing the state itself rather than discrete episodes.
Distressed loss of courage
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- distressSevere anxiety or suffering
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
bewilderment · dread · perturbation · agitation · unease · disquiet · trepidation · panic
Sharp sudden breaths
- outcryLoud public protest
- uproarNoisy public disturbance
- protestsPublic expressions of opposition
- objectionsExpressions of disapproval
clamor · commotion · furor · tumult · hubbub · stir · fuss · handwringing
Publicized shameful acts
- revelationsSurprising facts made known
- announcementsOfficial statements to many
- disastersRuinous events causing suffering
- failuresUnsuccessful attempts or outcomes
crises · setbacks · upheavals · surprises · bombshells · shocks · emergencies · calamities
dismay
Distressed loss of courage
anxiety · bewilderment · dread · perturbation · agitation · unease · disquiet · trepidation · panic · upset
gasps
Sharp sudden breaths
objections · clamor · commotion · furor · tumult · hubbub · stir · fuss · handwringing · exclamations
scandals
Publicized shameful acts
- revelationsSurprising facts made known
- announcementsOfficial statements to many
- disastersRuinous events causing suffering
failures · crises · setbacks · upheavals · surprises · bombshells · shocks · emergencies · calamities · disruptions
consternationscalm
Free from agitation
tranquility · composure · serenity · peace · equanimity
consternationsacceptance
Consent to receive
expectations · preparedness · resignation · nonchalance · anticipation