disconcerting

[ dis-kuh n-sur-ting ]
/ ˌdɪs kənˈsɜr tɪŋ /
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adjective

disturbing to one's composure or self-possession; upsetting, discomfiting.
confusing, usually in the face of something totally unexpected; perplexing.

OTHER WORDS FROM disconcerting

dis·con·cert·ing·ly, adverb dis·con·cert·ing·ness, noun

Words nearby disconcerting

discomposure, discomycete, discomycota, disconcert, disconcerted, disconcerting, disconfirm, disconformable, disconformity, discongruity, disconnect

Definition for disconcerting (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 disconcerting

discomfit, disturb, unsettle, perplex, bewilder, discombobulate, puzzle, perturb, agitate, frustrate, baffle, confound, embarrass, demoralize, hinder, discompose, discountenance, ruffle, faze, nonplus

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British Dictionary definitions for disconcerting (1 of 2)

disconcerting
/ (ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋ) /

adjective

causing a feeling of disturbance, embarrassment, or confusion; perturbing; worrying

Derived forms of disconcerting

disconcertingly, adverb

British Dictionary definitions for disconcerting (2 of 2)

disconcert
/ (ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt) /

verb (tr)

to disturb the composure of
to frustrate or upset

Derived forms of disconcert

disconcertion or disconcertment, noun