Receiving an unexpected bad grade on a test.
the definition of consternation is a state of paralyzing dismay
consternation
alarm, amazement, anxiety, awe, bewilderment, confusion, distraction, dread, fear, fright, horror, muddle, muddlement, panic, perplexity, shock, stupefaction, terror, trepidation, trepidity, wonder Taken from an online thesaurus.
Disheartenment: a synonym for dismay that suggests a sense of loss of hope or motivation. Discouragement: a synonym for dismay that implies a feeling of being demoralized or dispirited. Consternation: a synonym for dismay that conveys a sudden and overwhelming sense of surprise or shock.
Distress, chagrin, consternation, rattle, perplex, confound, daunt...
Dismay means unhappiness or distress. When one is caused these emotions it will cause them to cause feel dismayed.
Consternation
synonyms: alarm, anxiety, awe, consternation, dismay, dread, fearfulness, fright, horror, intimidation, panic, shock, trepidation, trepidity antonyms: cheer, glee, happiness, joy
Dismay
That is the correct spelling of "consternation" (a state of frustration).
Her consternation about her poor grade on the exam was evident in her facial expression.