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. )

Example Sentences

Even Emily Blunt was publicly disconcerted, begging Hollywood agencies to “please stop taking away our human connection.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

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.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2023

Even Danny Danon, a Netanyahu ally and former Israeli ambassador to the U.N. who recently predicted a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia in 2023, seemed disconcerted.

From Washington Times • Mar. 11, 2023

No wonder the fellow had seemed so disconcerted.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss