disconcerted

[ dis-kuhn-sur-tid ]

adjective

1. disturbed, as in one's composure or self-possession; perturbed; ruffled:

   She was disconcerted by the sudden attack on her integrity.

2. bewildered or confused, as by something unexpected:

   The class was disconcerted by the instructor's confusion.

Other Words From

• undis·con·certed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disconcerted¹

First recorded in 1630–40; disconcert ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Colbert on Tuesday claimed that Trump is deeply disconcerted by Sunday's abrupt candidate swap, before turning to the ex-president's recent Truth Social posts for justification.

From Salon

They are disconcerted by the prospect of apex predators roaming their territory, including on popular trails.

From Seattle Times

He said he did not believe the audience would be disconcerted if he appeared as a newsman on television on Sundays and a pitchman on the radio during the week.

From New York Times

This abrupt policy shift has left employees feeling disconcerted and undervalued, with some already contemplating job changes and others anxious about the prospect of increased workloads due to potential colleague resignations.

From Seattle Times

But Mr. DeSantis has disconcerted many donors with his early campaign stumbles and a slip in his poll numbers.

From New York Times