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disconcerting

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dis·con·cert  (dskn-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).]
discon·certing·ly 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"
upsetting
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
Translations
disconcerting [dɪskənˈsəːtɪŋ] disconcert adj → beunruhigend, irritierend


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It was very disconcerting to look up in the midst of a sudden silence and find Gilbert's hazel eyes fixed upon her with a quite unmistakable expression in their grave depths; and it was still more disconcerting to find herself blushing hotly and uncomfortably under his gaze, just as if -- just as if -- well, it was very embarrassing.
Anne of The Island by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context
She combined a masculine intelligence with a feminine perversity, and the novels she wrote were original and disconcerting.
Moon and Sixpence by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
As your roads bear no very good character, if I may judge from my son's mishap, though,' said Mr Chester, 'and as I have no fancy to be knocked on the head--which is not only disconcerting at the moment, but places one, besides, in a ridiculous position with respect to the people who chance to pick one up--I shall stop here to-night.
Barnaby Rudge - A Tale Of The Riots Of 'Eighty by Dickens, Charles View in context
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