disconcerted

American  

[dis-kuhn-sur-tid] / ˌdɪs kənˈsɜr tɪd /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• undisconcerted adjective

Etymology

Origin of disconcerted

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

Example Sentences

When they visit St. Cloud’s and meet Dr. Larch, they are disconcerted by “an antiseptic smell, or something medicinal” in his office.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

“We were quite disconcerted” by Boric’s announcement, said Ricardo Mewes, head of the Confederation of Production and Trade, an association that represents Chile’s business community.

From Seattle Times