Consternation noun 1. a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay. We all have something that keeps us up at night, something that makes our blood run cold. the fear that lives in our veins is more powerful than anything that any comic book hero could comprehend. But fear is not safe. its dangerous. It can poison the mind and leads us to an eternal dismay, when we realise we are living in a world where we are terrified of ourselves. I, find it tragic, really.