GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

last match results

Found one definition 

  1.       

    Consternation , n. [L. consternatio, fr. consternare to overome, perplex, an accessory form of consternere to throw down, prostrate; con + sternere to spread out, throw down: cf. F. consternation. See Stratum.] Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.
    1913 Webster
    The chiefs around,
    In silence wrapped, in consternation drowned.
    Attend the stern reply.
    Pope.
    Syn. -- Alarm; fright; amazement; astonishment; surprise; panic; perturbation. See Alarm.
    1913 Webster

Last match results