Disconcerting: meaning, definitions and examples

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disconcerting

[ ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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

Word origin

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.