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desconcertante — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • baffling adj So confusing or puzzling that it's hard to understand or explain.
  • bewildering adj So confusing or complicated that it's hard to make sense of, often because of too many options.
  • creepy adj Causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease.
  • discomfiting adj Tending to discomfit (“embarrass greatly; upset the composure of, disconcert”).
  • disconcerting adj Making someone feel confused, unsettled, or worried.
  • jarring adj Causing an unpleasant shock or a sense of unsettling discord.
  • uncanny adj Strange in a way that feels unsettling or almost supernatural.

Senses

desconcertante is used for these senses in English:

  • baffling Puzzling, perplexing, bewildering.
  • bewildering Very baffling, confusing, or perplexing, often due to a very large choice being available.
  • creepy (informal) Causing discomfort or repulsion due to strange or eccentric behavior.
  • discomfiting Tending to discomfit.
  • disconcerting Tending to cause discomfort, uneasiness or alarm.
  • jarring That jars (clashes or disagrees); incongruous, conflictful.
  • uncanny Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.

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