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.”

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adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishSomething that throws you off or makes you uneasy.

Easily confused with

concerning →

Common pairings

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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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Frequently asked questions

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.