disconcert

verb

dis·con·cert ˌdis-kən-ˈsərt

disconcerted; disconcerting; disconcerts

Synonyms of disconcert next

transitive verb

: to throw into confusion

disconcerting their plans

: to disturb the composure of

were disconcerted by his tone of voice

disconcerting adjective

disconcertingly

ˌdis-kən-ˈsər-tiŋ-lē

adverb

disconcertment

ˌdis-kən-ˈsərt-mənt

noun

Choose the Right Synonym for disconcert

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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Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2023 Throwing firecrackers at the stage, which is kind of disconcerting. —

Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 20 July 2023 Equally disconcerting has been Netanyahu’s assault on Israeli democracy. —

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