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Meaning of disconcert
The primary meaning of the word "disconcert" is to cause someone to feel surprised, confused, or unsettled.
Etymology of disconcert
The word "disconcert" originated from the French word "disconcerter", which is a combination of "dis-" (meaning "opposite of" or "not") and "concerter" (meaning "to bring into harmony" or "to tune")
Historically, the word has been used since the 17th century to describe the act of disrupting or upsetting someone's composure or harmony
Synonyms
perplex
bewilder
confuse
discomfit
unsettle
disturb
fluster
ruffle
embarrass
humiliate
mortify
confound
bemuse
puzzle
astonish
surprise
shock
startle
astound
nonplus
stagger
throw off
faze
intimidate
daunt
dishearten
dismay
depress
discourage
demoralize
unnerve
disquiet
trouble
worry
alarm
perturb
disrupt
throw into disarray
catch off guard
Definitions
- To cause someone to feel surprised, confused, or unsettled, especially so that they are no longer able to think or act clearly
- * To throw someone into a state of confusion or perplexity, making it difficult for them to think or act clearly
Usage Examples
- The news of the company's bankruptcy disconcerted the investors, who had expected a significant return on their investment
- * The sudden appearance of the stranger disconcerted the family, who were not expecting any visitors
- * The complexity of the problem disconcerted the team, who were unable to find a solution