disconcerted

American  

[dis-kuhn-sur-tid] / ˌdɪs kənˈsɜr tɪd /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• undisconcerted adjective

Etymology

Origin of disconcerted

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