Con′ster‐na″tion (?), 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.
The chiefs around,
In silence wrapped, in consternation drowned.
Attend the stern reply.
Pope.
Syn. — Alarm; fright; amazement; astonishment; surprise; panic; perturbation. See Alarm.