disconcerted

[ dis-kuh n-sur-tid ]
/ ˌdɪs kənˈsɜr tɪd /
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adjective

disturbed, as in one's composure or self-possession; perturbed; ruffled: She was disconcerted by the sudden attack on her integrity.
bewildered or confused, as by something unexpected: The class was disconcerted by the instructor's confusion.

OTHER WORDS FROM disconcerted

un·dis·con·cert·ed, adjective

Words nearby disconcerted

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Definition for disconcerted (2 of 2)

disconcert
[ dis-kuhn-surt ]
/ ˌdɪs kənˈsɜrt /

verb (used with object)

to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle: Her angry reply disconcerted me completely.
to throw into disorder or confusion; disarrange: He changed his mind and disconcerted everybody's plans.

Origin of disconcert

From the obsolete French word disconcerter, dating back to 1680–90. See dis-1, concert

synonym study for disconcert

1. See confuse.

OTHER WORDS FROM disconcert

dis·con·cert·ed, adjective dis·con·cer·tion, dis·con·cert·ment, noun

Words related to disconcerted

thrown, perturbed, bewildered, unsettled, distracted, upset, embarrassed, disturbed, troubled, annoyed, flustered, fazed, nonplussed, rattled, ruffled, mixed-up, spaced-out, unglued

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British Dictionary definitions for disconcerted (1 of 2)

disconcerted
/ (ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪd) /

adjective

perturbed, embarrassed, or confused

Derived forms of disconcerted

disconcertedly, adverb disconcertedness, noun

British Dictionary definitions for disconcerted (2 of 2)

disconcert
/ (ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt) /

verb (tr)

to disturb the composure of
to frustrate or upset

Derived forms of disconcert

disconcertion or disconcertment, noun