Example Sentences

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The findings of the inspector general’s report were disconcerting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2022

"Facebook has shown itself particularly miserly in giving precise answers," the watchdog said, adding that the results of its study were "disconcerting".

From BBC • May 15, 2015

The landlady’s assessments of those friends, while not necessarily or consistently off the mark, were disconcerting, said Mr. Curtin, who had previously — and happily — lived in a landlord-occupied building.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2013

In a move that astonished Downing Street, hours before it laid on a special reception for Romney at No 10 he told NBC there were "disconcerting" signs about the preparations for the Games.

From The Guardian • Jul. 26, 2012

Whatever the reason, Mike’s puppy dog behavior and Eric’s apparent rivalry with him were disconcerting.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer