Main Entry:

dis·con·cert

Pronunciation:

\ˌdis-kən-ˈsərt\

Function:

transitive verb

Etymology:

obsolete French disconcerter, alteration of Middle French desconcerter, from des- dis- + concerter to concert

Date:

1687

1 : to throw into confusion 2 : to disturb the composure of

synonyms see embarrass

— dis·con·cert·ing adjective

— dis·con·cert·ing·ly \-tiŋ-lē\ adverb

— dis·con·cert·ment \-mənt\ noun