The phrase "much consternation" means a situation that causes great confusion, worry or concern. It can refer to something that is causing people to be very upset or anxious due to uncertainty or fear about what might happen next.
Sentences with «much consternation»
This will cause much consternation among particle physicists and much awkwardness for the LHC's boosters. (discovermagazine.com)
The A-list which Cameron tried to impose on his party only lasted for a brief while until it caused so much consternation among local Conservative Associations that it was abandoned. (nextleft.org)
It has been the cause of much consternation in the cryptocurrency markets over the past week. (coinbureau.com)