| The prospect of a minority government and especially of a hung parliament has caused consternation in business circles. |
| The kids stomped around noisily much to the consternation of the waiters who nevertheless stood stoically in attendance. |
| The prince, whose bachelorhood caused consternation to his father, has said he plans to marry one day but only when he is ready. |
| In his consternation, making the most of a dwindling lucidity, he asks only that his brother accompany him to the hospital the following day. |
| To his consternation, then horror, he discovers he can't remember his name. |
| If the names don't confuse you, the psychological web that these tricksters weave will cause consternation. |
