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
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
There was also some disconcerting history to consider.
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Mike Wall,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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
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
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Verb
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.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
There was also some disconcerting history to consider.
—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
That is really, really, really disconcerting.
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Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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.
—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconcert
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The Chicago White Sox, a team many left for dead at the start of the year, embarrassed the Kansas City Royals Friday night, 22-1.
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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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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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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.
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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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Last night’s incident emotionally rattled you, but tensions will cool in the coming hours.
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Tradition’s stubborn, and there’s still something primal about the boom and the body-rattling force of the real thing.
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“Disconcert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconcert. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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