adj
disconcerting
dihs-kuhn-SUR-tihng
Disconcerting (adj) means making someone feel confused, unsettled, or worried. Example: “It was disconcerting to see his hands shaking during the presentation.”
adj
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Making someone feel confused, unsettled, or worried.
"It was disconcerting to see his hands shaking during the presentation."
"She found the silence on the other end of the call rather disconcerting."
How to use disconcerting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that throws you off or makes you uneasy.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
find something disconcerting
disconcerting silence
disconcerting news
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more disconcerting
- Superlative
- most disconcerting
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Etymology
From disconcert plus the ending -ing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for disconcerting
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What does “disconcerting” mean?
The word “disconcerting” means making someone feel confused, unsettled, or worried. In plain terms, something that throws you off or makes you uneasy.
How do you pronounce “disconcerting”?
“Disconcerting” is pronounced dihs-kuhn-SUR-tihng (/ˌdɪskənˈsɝtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “disconcerting” in a sentence?
Here is “disconcerting” used in a sentence: “It was disconcerting to see his hands shaking during the presentation.”
What part of speech is “disconcerting”?
“Disconcerting” is an adjective.
