disconcert

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dis·con·cert | \ ˌdis-kən-ˈsərt

disconcerted; disconcerting; disconcerts

Definition of disconcert

transitive verb

1 : to throw into confusion disconcerting their plans

2 : to disturb the composure of were disconcerted by his tone of voice

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Other Words from disconcert

disconcerting adjective

disconcertingly \ ˌdis-kən-ˈsər-tiŋ-lē

\ adverb

disconcertment \ ˌdis-kən-ˈsərt-mənt

\ noun

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embarrass, discomfit, abash, disconcert, rattle mean to distress by confusing or confounding. embarrass implies some influence that impedes thought, speech, or action. the question embarrassed her so much she couldn't answer discomfit implies a hampering or frustrating accompanied by confusion. hecklers discomfited the speaker abash presupposes some initial self-confidence that receives a sudden check, producing shyness, shame, or a feeling of inferiority. abashed by her swift and cutting retort disconcert implies an upsetting of equanimity or assurance producing uncertainty or hesitancy. disconcerted by finding so many in attendance rattle implies an agitation that impairs thought and judgment. rattled by all the television cameras

Examples of disconcert in a Sentence

News of his criminal past has disconcerted even his admirers. we were disconcerted by the unexpected changes to the program

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