1. filled with anxiety, dismay, or confusion; greatly concerned or troubled
Usage: somewhat formal

Examples

• The parents were consternated by their child’s sudden behavioral changes.
• She looked consternated when she realized she had missed the important deadline.
• The unexpected news left the entire team consternated and uncertain about their future.
• He appeared consternated by the complexity of the legal documents.
• The teacher was consternated to discover that half the class had failed the exam.
• The consternated passengers waited anxiously for news about the delayed flight.