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sconcertante — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bewildering adj So confusing or complicated that it's hard to make sense of, often because of too many options.
  • disconcerting adj Making someone feel confused, unsettled, or worried.
  • staggering adj So great or surprising as to be hard to believe.
  • striking adjective Very noticeable or impressive; making a strong visual or mental impression.
  • uncanny adj Strange in a way that feels unsettling or almost supernatural.
  • whimsical adj Playfully unusual, quaint, or fanciful, especially in a light-hearted way.

Senses

sconcertante is used for these senses in English:

  • bewildering Very baffling, confusing, or perplexing, often due to a very large choice being available.
  • disconcerting Tending to cause discomfort, uneasiness or alarm.
  • staggering Incredible, overwhelming, amazing.
  • striking Making a strong impression.
  • uncanny Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
  • whimsical Given to whimsy.

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