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consternated

con·ster·nate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kon-ster-neyt]
    • /ˈkɒn stərˌneɪt/
    • /kənstˈɜːneɪtɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-ster-neyt]
    • /ˈkɒn stərˌneɪt/

Definitions of consternated word

  • verb with object consternated to dismay, confuse, or terrify. 1
  • noun consternated Simple past tense and past participle of consternate. 1
See all 2 definitions of consternated

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Origin of consternated

First appearance:

before 1645
One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; < Latin consternātus, past participle of consternāre to unsettle, throw into confusion, perhaps intensive derivative of consternere to cover, spread (with) (con- con- + sternere to strew; cf. stratum), though sense development uncertain

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Parts of speech for Consternated

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Consternated

consternated popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

consternated usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for consternated

verb consternated

  • dismayed — to break down the courage of completely, as by sudden danger or trouble; dishearten thoroughly; daunt: The surprise attack dismayed the enemy.
  • alarmed — If someone is alarmed, they feel afraid or anxious that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.
  • confused — If you are confused, you do not know exactly what is happening or what to do.
  • daunted — intimidated
  • frightened — thrown into a fright; afraid; scared; terrified: a frightened child cowering in the corner.
All 10 Synonyms of consternated

Antonyms for consternated

verb consternated

  • calmed — Simple past tense and past participle of calm.
  • comforted — to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to: They tried to comfort her after her loss.
  • delighted — If you are delighted, you are extremely pleased and excited about something.
  • pleased — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
  • soothed — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
All 5 Antonyms of consternated

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