disconcerted
[ dis-kuh n-sur-tid ]
/ ˌdɪs kənˈsɜr tɪd /
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.
Words nearby disconcerted
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OTHER WORDS FROM disconcerted
un·dis·con·cert·ed, adjectiveDefinition 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
SYNONYMS FOR disconcert
OTHER WORDS FROM disconcert
dis·con·cert·ed, adjectivedis·con·cer·tion, dis·con·cert·ment, nounsynonym study for disconcert
1. See confuse.
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disconcerted
/ (ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪd) /
adjective
perturbed, embarrassed, or confused
Derived forms of disconcerted
disconcertedly, adverbdisconcertedness, nounBritish 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, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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