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disconcerting
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dis-k
uh
n-
sur
-ting
]
dis·con·cert·ing
/
ˌdɪs
kənˈsɜr
tɪŋ
/
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[
dis-k
uh
n-
sur
-ting
]
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adjective
1.
disturbing to one's composure or self-possession; upsetting, discomfiting.
2.
confusing, usually in the face of something totally unexpected; perplexing.
Related forms
dis·con·cert·ing·ly,
adverb
dis·con·cert·ing·ness,
noun
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dis·con·cert
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ˌdɪs
kənˈsɜrt
/
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[
dis-k
uh
n-
surt
]
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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.
Origin:
1680–90;
<
obsolete French
disconcerter.
See
dis-
1
,
concert
Related forms
dis·con·cert·ed,
adjective
dis·con·cer·tion,
dis·con·cert·ment,
noun
Synonyms
1.
discompose, perplex, bewilder, abash, discomfit.
See
confuse
.
Antonyms
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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