disconcerting
Disconcerting (adj) means making someone feel confused, unsettled, or worried. Example: “It was disconcerting to see his hands shaking during the presentation.”
How to use disconcerting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that throws you off or makes you uneasy.
Word forms
more disconcerting comparative, most disconcerting superlative
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Etymology
From disconcert plus the ending -ing.
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.