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adjective

1
as in bewildered

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as in perturbed

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disconcerted

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verb

past tense of disconcert
as in embarrassed
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress we were disconcerted by the unexpected changes to the program

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Recent Examples of disconcerted
Adjective
The rapper pleaded not guilty after he was accused of charging at Los Angeles police officers while roaming the streets of Studio City in his underwear and a pair of cowboy boots in a disconcerted state. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Still, the boy was disconcerted during his first sessions in early June, said his mother, Tricia LaBrasca. — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconcerted
  1. bewildered
  2. upset
  3. embarrassed
  4. confused
  5. apprehensive
  6. flustered
  7. perplexed
  8. frightened
Adjective
  • Away from the bewildered rancher calling out in surprise, away from the Appaloosa.
    — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
  • Massachusetts State Police ushered thousands of bewildered attendees into the tunnel.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of bewildered
Adjective
  • After nearly losing, in what would have been a Cinderella upset, to a completely unheralded Cabo Verde, Argentina benefitted from questionable refereeing decisions in subsequent victories over Egypt and Switzerland.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026
  • Some Carowinds visitors were upset the park did not announce the roller coaster was closed sooner.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Definition of upset
Verb
  • Parenting advice has changed so much in even the last two decades that folks from older generations who raised seemingly healthy kids might feel left behind, embarrassed by their outdated opinions, or defensive of their own parenting choices.
    — Parents, Parents, 16 July 2026
  • Austin Theory, Maxxine Dupri, Bron Breakker and Logan Paul walked to the back glowing as the group embarrassed Otis and Akira Tozawa in the ring a few moments before.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of embarrassed
Adjective
  • Many victims feel embarrassed or confused and wait, and that delay is exactly what the scammers are counting on.
    — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
  • If anyone becomes hot to the touch, extremely confused or unconscious, get help immediately.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of confused
Adjective
  • Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are both apprehensive about using artificial intelligence to make music.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
  • Some like demoticusername were worried and even apprehensive to come to KC in the wake of shootings and England’s team equipment being stolen, but said that everything went fine.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of apprehensive
Verb
  • He was flustered when he originally was left off the team when it was announced on July 6, 2025.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • The Germans dominated the match after the break but struggled to break down Paraguay’s defense as the South Americans once again assumed the compact defending that had flustered Turkey and Australia in the opening group stage.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
Definition of flustered
Adjective
  • There were few international visitors, an absence that has perplexed business owners who banked on hundreds of thousands of new faces to patronize their establishments.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
  • At the time, 95% of the folks working at our theater were either perplexed or disdainful of this project.
    — Kelly Leonard, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of perplexed
Adjective
  • The bear, seemingly frightened, quickly turns away from the boy and continues running, sliding under a boat parked in the driveway.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 7 July 2026
  • In May, a frightened horse rammed into another carriage, causing the vehicle to flip over, injuring the driver.
    — ANDREA SACHS THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026
Definition of frightened

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