disconcerted

[ dis-kuhn-sur-tid ]
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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.

Origin of disconcerted

1
First recorded in 1630–40; disconcert + -ed2

Other words from disconcerted

  • un·dis·con·cert·ed, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for disconcerted

disconcerted

/ (ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪd) /


adjective
  1. perturbed, embarrassed, or confused

Derived forms of disconcerted

  • disconcertedly, adverb
  • disconcertedness, noun

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