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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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un·dis·con·cert·ed, adjective
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Disconcerted
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Example Sentences
- When the name was called the defendant was plainly disconcerted.
- The disconcerted diaspora began to close its wallet.
- Very young children may be disconcerted by this sequence.
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verb (used with object)
1.
to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle: Her angry reply disconcerted me completely.
2.
to throw into disorder or confusion; disarrange: He changed his mind and disconcerted everybody's plans.
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Word Origin & History
disconcert
1680s, from M.Fr. disconcerter "confused," from dis- "do the opposite of" + concerter (see concert). Related: Disconcerted; disconcerting; disconcertingly.
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