discombobulate
verb (used with object)
discombobulating
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present participleof discombobulate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Fielder is the creator of the TV series “The Rehearsal” and “Nathan for You” who constructs discombobulating sham realities that include bogus businesses such as Dumb Starbucks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
At times, it’s a discombobulating experience, and the film would surely benefit from giving its ideas more space to breathe.
From Salon ● May 22, 2026
But the mere fact of the swings is discombobulating for stock pickers, and could push risk managers to cut back overall exposure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
Sir Gavin described a "discombobulating 24-hour sea change" in his written evidence, counsel to the inquiry Clair Dobbin KC said.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2025
To escape a stagnating and a somewhat discombobulating loss of herself, she grabbed her sketchbook and drew the exact likeness of her child with little time and effort.
From Tokyo to Tijuana: Gabriele Departing America by Steven (Steven David Justin) Sills
