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
Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The rapidly changing dynamics of Bastrop are disconcerting to a lot of locals who want to retain the small-town feel.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Ending up in a small coastal town in Greece, her initially peaceful trip takes a disconcerting turn when a young family staying at a nearby villa unearths painful memories.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2025
That text message turned out to be the first in a series of disconcerting messages friends and family members would apparently receive from Michael Shaver over the course of the next two and a half years.
—Paige Harriss, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Verb
These numbers are disconcerting for a number of reasons.
—Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The rapidly changing dynamics of Bastrop are disconcerting to a lot of locals who want to retain the small-town feel.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Adjective
Detecting disconcerting commentary in user prompts is relatively straightforward when contending with short chats.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Ending up in a small coastal town in Greece, her initially peaceful trip takes a disconcerting turn when a young family staying at a nearby villa unearths painful memories.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
The fact all these acquisition titles are leaving snail tracks in their quests for distributors to bring them to theaters or streaming services is disconcerting, for sure.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2025
That text message turned out to be the first in a series of disconcerting messages friends and family members would apparently receive from Michael Shaver over the course of the next two and a half years.
—Paige Harriss, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconcert
Adjective
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The eagles' first flights were often clumsy, almost embarrassing affairs, according to Parker.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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There were plenty of other winners and losers from the weekend that included LSU and its defeat of Clemson, a strong showing by Tulane and Tennessee and a nearly embarrassing loss by Kansas State.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The father said the priest asked about masturbation and pornography, and that his son was uncomfortable and reported it immediately after leaving church.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The content is absurd, borderline uncomfortable and consistently viral.—
Leeron Walter,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That was always a bit awkward, given Snow was raised as a Stark with no experience in Targaryen familial relationships.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Reaching over your child’s car seat can be uncomfortable and awkward.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In the disturbing footage, Raja was seen entering the ring and picking up Smith above his head before slamming him hard on the mat.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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In both cases, dispatchers heard what sounded like gunshots in the background of the calls — lending a disturbing realism.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Choosing a new kitchen counter can be confusing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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But for as long as social media is a part of the childhood experience, parents and children will be forced to navigate this confusing world of misinformation and unrealistic messaging.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The first season of The Office was particularly unpleasant at times, with some of Michael’s most appalling behavior, and The Paper avoids this almost entirely.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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If the egg smells unpleasant or has discoloration, discard the egg.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Auburn, of the big, bad SEC, rolls into a difficult environment at Baylor – with the entire college football world watching the primetime game – and blows a tire against a wildly underrated Big 12 team.—
Matt Hayes,
The Tennessean,
30 Aug. 2025
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Keeping the festival free each year is an increasingly difficult task, but a rewarding effort, said Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation (DJFF) president and artistic director Chris Collins.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Disconcert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconcert. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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