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

As we drove back toward the park to drop our sand sleds and head to Crestone — which is one of the major spiritual centers of America — Re began feeling disconcerted by how dark and empty the surrounding area looks at night.

From Los Angeles Times

South Africa looked disconcerted by England's barrage.

From BBC