Synonyms & related words for consternation

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of consternation — including dismay, bewilderment, perplexity, trepidation, alarm, confusion. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to consternation

Explore words related to consternation — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include bafflement, bemusement, consternate, befuddlement, astonishment, disconcertment, puzzlement, amazement. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for consternation

Common synonyms for consternation include dismay, bewilderment, perplexity, trepidation, alarm, confusion, awe, panic — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does consternation come from?

The word consternation breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root stern-, from Latin sterno (“spread, throw down”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.