dis·con·cert (d s k n-sûrt )tr.v. dis·con·cert·ed, dis·con·cert·ing, dis·con·certs 1. To upset the self-possession of; ruffle. See Synonyms at embarrass. 2. To frustrate (plans, for example) by throwing into disorder; disarrange. [Obsolete French disconcerter, from Old French desconcerter : des-, dis- + concerter, to bring into agreement (from Old Italian concertare; see concert).] dis con·certing·ly adv. |
disconcerting [ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋ]
adj
causing a feeling of disturbance, embarrassment, or confusion; perturbing; worrying
disconcertingly adv
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| Adj. | 1. | disconcerting - causing an emotional disturbance; "his disconcerting habit of greeting friends ferociously and strangers charmingly"- Herb Caen; "an upsetting experience" displeasing - causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities |
disconcerting
adjective disturbing, upsetting, alarming, confusing, embarrassing, awkward, distracting, dismaying, baffling, bewildering, perplexing, off-putting (Brit. informal), bothersome He has a disconcerting habit of staring at you when he talks to you.
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