as in to embarrass
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
we were disconcerted by the unexpected changes to the program
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as in embarrassing
causing embarrassment
a disconcerting habit of chewing with his mouth open
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as in confusing
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 disconcert
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
5 Mar. 2026
The news is disconcerting for nearby residents like Moody.
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Olivia Young,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
There are plenty of inconveniences frequent air travelers have become accustomed to, from long security lines to shrinking overhead storage bins, but few are as disconcerting as heavy turbulence in flight.
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Nov. 2025
This detail, at once tragic and comic, painfully human and stupidly bureaucratic, captures something essential about Schattenfroh, an extremely dark novel about the horrors of modern European history laced with the delirious, disconcerting humor of a Hieronymus Bosch painting.
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Verb
There’s a lot of disconcerting news about AI in journalism lately.
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Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
5 Mar. 2026
The news is disconcerting for nearby residents like Moody.
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Olivia Young,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Other content, however, could be so disconcerting that it is assumed never to produce meaningful debate, and news outlets (and other platforms) need to make difficult decisions on how to identify and remove such content.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
There are plenty of inconveniences frequent air travelers have become accustomed to, from long security lines to shrinking overhead storage bins, but few are as disconcerting as heavy turbulence in flight.
—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
As the Alabama Crimson Tide prepare for the rival Auburn Tigers ahead of Saturday’s Iron Bowl, the team received a bit of disconcerting news.
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Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Nov. 2025
This detail, at once tragic and comic, painfully human and stupidly bureaucratic, captures something essential about Schattenfroh, an extremely dark novel about the horrors of modern European history laced with the delirious, disconcerting humor of a Hieronymus Bosch painting.
—
Book Marks
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Literary Hub,
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Verb
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But combined with Disney‘s embarrassing The Mandalorian and Grogu influencer stunt that backfired, a movie’s first reactions on social media are increasingly being met with equal amounts of fan skepticism.
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Kyiv hopes the campaign will embarrass Putin and increase public pressure on him to end the war, according to Western analysts.
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The decision reverses a June 15 determination by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher, who concluded the Petersburg resident's candidacy was intended to confuse voters rather than represent a legitimate campaign.
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The senator and allies, including the National Republican Senatorial Committee, have condemned the challenger’s efforts to join the race, arguing his presence could confuse voters.
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Proving he wasn't flustered, Gay judged length well, left the ball well, and picked his shots, especially against dangerous New Zealand quicks Will O'Rourke and Smith.
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On the witness stand, the teenager was reportedly combative and flustered by Jackson’s attorney Tom Mesereau, who attempted to poke holes in Gavin’s testimony and allegedly screamed at the boy throughout.
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Hong Kong — The buzzing of needles and gasps of pain fall silent, replaced by the clacking and rattling of steel and plastic colliding.
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Which is why we were thrilled to find so many Prime Day deals on enriching toys, like this beautiful wooden Montessori toy, this silicone rattle and teether combo, and this charming teddy bear.
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“Disconcert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconcert. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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