Crossword Genius

Consternation when Sam gets upset in tackling his own household jobs! (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dismay

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

This clue might be a double definition.

'consternation' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'sam gets upset in tackling his own household jobs' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

'when' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for dismay that I've seen before include "Agitate" , "upset" , "'Alarm, consternation (6)'" , "Fill with apprehension" , "Alarm, distress" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app