consternation
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/ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃn/
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/ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃn/
feeling upset and surprised because something bad and unexpected has happened
The news of the school's sudden closure caused consternation among the parents.
这所学校突然关闭的消息使家长们感到极度不安。