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disconcert

[ dis-kuhn-surt ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle:

    Her angry reply disconcerted me completely.

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  2. to throw into disorder or confusion; disarrange:

    He changed his mind and disconcerted everybody's plans.

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disconcert

/ ËŒ»åɪ²õ°ìÉ™²Ôˈ²õɜ˳٠/

verb

  1. to disturb the composure of
  2. to frustrate or upset
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ËŒ»å¾±²õ³¦´Ç²Ôˈ³¦±ð°ù³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • »å¾±²õc´Ç²Ô·³¦±ð°ù³ÙĻå adjective
  • »å¾±²õc´Ç²Ô·³¦±ð°ùt¾±´Ç²Ô »å¾±²õc´Ç²Ô·³¦±ð°ù³Ùm±ð²Ô³Ù noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of disconcert1

From the obsolete French word disconcerter, dating back to 1680–90. See dis- 1, concert
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Synonym Study

See confuse.
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Example Sentences

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These experiences were a disconcerting look at just how mushy the brain becomes when money is the answer to all of your problems.

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The first 10 minutes of USC’s tournament debut had been disconcerting enough already.

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“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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The Dodgers’ track record with young arms is disconcerting, but no other team has the necessary depth to effectively deploy a six-man rotation without compromising its chances of winning.

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Of particular concern were the "disconcerting signs of imbalance" shown by Lord Saville in dealing with "establishment" witnesses.

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