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disconcerting

[dis-kuhn-sur-ting]

dis·con·cert·ing

[dis-kuhn-sur-ting]
adjective
1.
disturbing to one's composure or self-possession; upsetting, discomfiting.
2.
confusing, usually in the face of something totally unexpected; perplexing.
dis·con·cert·ing·ly, adverb
dis·con·cert·ing·ness, noun

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dis·con·cert

[dis-kuhn-surt]
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.

Origin:
1680–90; < obsolete French disconcerter. See dis-1, concert

dis·con·cert·ed, adjective
dis·con·cer·tion, dis·con·cert·ment, noun


1. discompose, perplex, bewilder, abash, discomfit. See confuse.


1. calm. 2. arrange.

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disconcerting (ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋ)
 
adj
causing a feeling of disturbance, embarrassment, or confusion; perturbing; worrying
 
discon'certingly
 
adv

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