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Disconcerting: meaning, definitions and examples

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disconcerting

 

[ ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling or causing someone to feel uneasy or worried

Causing feelings of unease or worry; unsettling.

Synonyms

alarming, disturbing, perturbing, unsettling

Examples of usage

  • The disconcerting news left everyone feeling anxious.
  • His disconcerting behavior made me question his motives.
  • The sudden change in plans was disconcerting for everyone involved.
Context #2 | Verb

unsettle or confuse

Disturb the composure of; unsettle.

Synonyms

confuse, disturb, fluster, unsettle

Examples of usage

  • The unexpected turn of events disconcerted her.
  • His calm demeanor disconcerted his opponents.

Translations

Translations of the word "disconcerting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desconcertante

🇮🇳 परेशान करने वाला

🇩🇪 beunruhigend

🇮🇩 mengganggu

🇺🇦 збентежливий

🇵🇱 niepokojący

🇯🇵 不安にさせる

🇫🇷 dérangeant

🇪🇸 desconcertante

🇹🇷 rahatsız edici

🇰🇷 당황스러운

🇸🇦 مربك

🇨🇿 znepokojující

🇸🇰 znepokojujúci

🇨🇳 令人不安的

🇸🇮 zaskrbljujoč

🇮🇸 ruglandi

🇰🇿 мазасыздандыратын

🇬🇪 შემაშფოთებელი

🇦🇿 narahat edici

🇲🇽 desconcertante

Etymology

The word 'disconcerting' originated from the late 18th century, derived from the verb 'disconcert' with the suffix -ing. It has been used to describe situations or behaviors that cause unease or confusion, often disrupting the expected state of affairs. Over time, 'disconcerting' has become a common adjective to express feelings of discomfort or worry in various contexts.

See also: concert, disconcert.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,065, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.