consternation

Translations

consternationnoun
The sudden announcement of the company's closure caused widespread consternation among the employees.
L'annonce soudaine de la fermeture de l'entreprise a provoqué une vaste consternation parmi les employés.
Additional translations
désarroiS'emploie pour insister sur la confusion et le sentiment d'impuissance.

Definitions

consternationnoun
A feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.
The sudden announcement of the company's closure caused widespread consternation among the employees.
Overwhelming amazement or dread that causes confusion and helplessness; a sudden, alarming dismay.
The troops looked on in consternation as the fortress walls crumbled.