Disconcert: meaning, definitions and examples
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disconcert
[ ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt ]
feeling of unease
To disconcert someone is to make them feel confused, unsettled, or embarrassed.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was disconcerted by her sudden change in behavior.
- The unexpected question disconcerted the speaker.
- The loud noise disconcerted the audience.
disturb the composure
To disturb the composure of someone is to disconcert them.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The teacher's sharp question disconcerted the student.
- The sudden interruption disconcerted the meeting.
- Her calm demeanor disconcerted her opponents.
Translations
Translations of the word "disconcert" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desconcertar
🇮🇳 असमंजस में डालना
🇩🇪 verwirren
🇮🇩 membingungkan
🇺🇦 збентежити
🇵🇱 zdezorientować
🇯🇵 当惑させる
🇫🇷 déconcerter
🇪🇸 desconcertar
🇹🇷 şaşırtmak
🇰🇷 당황하게 하다
🇸🇦 إرباك
🇨🇿 zmást
🇸🇰 zmiasť
🇨🇳 使困惑
🇸🇮 zbegati
🇮🇸 rugla
🇰🇿 шатастыру
🇬🇪 დაბნევა
🇦🇿 çaşdırmaq
🇲🇽 desconcertar
Etymology
The word 'disconcert' originated in the late 17th century from the French word 'désconcerter', which means 'to throw into disorder'. It was initially used in military contexts to describe disrupting the enemy's plans. Over time, the meaning shifted to encompass causing confusion or unease in a broader sense.
See also: concert, disconcerting.