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