adjective
- causing feelings of anxiety, dismay, or confusion; deeply troubling or alarming
Usage: formal
Examples
- The consternating news of the company’s bankruptcy shocked all employees.
- Her consternating behavior at the meeting left everyone confused.
- The consternating results of the medical tests worried the entire family.
- It was consternating to discover that our savings had been stolen.
- The consternating lack of progress on the project frustrated the team.
- His consternating silence during the interview made everyone uncomfortable.