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disconcert
[ dis-kuhn-surt ]
verb (used with object)
- to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle:
Her angry reply disconcerted me completely.
Synonyms: , , , ,
Antonyms:
- to throw into disorder or confusion; disarrange:
He changed his mind and disconcerted everybody's plans.
Antonyms:
disconcert
/ ˌɪəˈɜː /
verb
- to disturb the composure of
- to frustrate or upset
Derived Forms
- ˌ徱DzˈپDz, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- 徱cDz·Ļ adjective
- 徱cDz·tDz 徱cDz·mԳ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of disconcert1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
"It's a bit disconcerting that it's the whole country, I've never experienced this before," she said.
And, with the team having now lost three of their last four games, it reinforced what is fast becoming a disconcerting early-season theme.
These experiences were a disconcerting look at just how mushy the brain becomes when money is the answer to all of your problems.
The first 10 minutes of USC’s tournament debut had been disconcerting enough already.
“The thing I love about Kate’s work is that from a distance, her structures are beautiful, but when you get close, step inside her installations, there is a disconcerting feeling,” says Lanxinger.
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