disconcerted

[dis-kuhn-sur-tid]

adjective

1. disturbed, as in one's composure or self-possession; perturbed; ruffled.

   She was disconcerted by the sudden attack on her integrity.

2. bewildered or confused, as by something unexpected.

   The class was disconcerted by the instructor's confusion.

Other Word Forms

• undisconcerted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disconcerted¹

First recorded in 1630–40; disconcert ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

When they visit St. Cloud’s and meet Dr. Larch, they are disconcerted by “an antiseptic smell, or something medicinal” in his office.

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Colbert on Tuesday claimed that Trump is deeply disconcerted by Sunday's abrupt candidate swap, before turning to the ex-president's recent Truth Social posts for justification.

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They are disconcerted by the prospect of apex predators roaming their territory, including on popular trails.

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He said he did not believe the audience would be disconcerted if he appeared as a newsman on television on Sundays and a pitchman on the radio during the week.

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This abrupt policy shift has left employees feeling disconcerted and undervalued, with some already contemplating job changes and others anxious about the prospect of increased workloads due to potential colleague resignations.

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