disconcert
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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to disturb the composure of
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to frustrate or upset
Related Words
See confuse.
Other Word Forms
- disconcerted adjective
- disconcertion noun
- disconcertment noun
Etymology
Origin of disconcert
From the obsolete French word disconcerter, dating back to 1680–90. See dis- 1, concert
Example Sentences
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While such an effect is highly unlikely and would probably be a tad disconcerting, Ms Mansfield says polynucleotides are forging the way when it comes to regenerative skincare.
From BBC
When they visit St. Cloud’s and meet Dr. Larch, they are disconcerted by “an antiseptic smell, or something medicinal” in his office.
The recent spate of disconcerting news has felt sudden—and jarring.
Most disconcerting was the performance of Vesia, the team’s most trusted reliever.
From Los Angeles Times
The self-infantilizing is disconcerting to watch, and no doubt petrifying to experience firsthand, but Gaga dodges the fan and gets into her waiting vehicle.
From Salon
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