disconcerted
1
6.9
- adjective
- /ˌdɪs.kənˈsɜr.tɪd/
:
desconcertado
- She felt disconcerted when she saw the unexpected changes in her schedule.
Elliott was disconcerted by his new secretary at Faber and Faber, Valerie Fletcher, who gives me the creeps.
- Elliott was disconcerted by his new secretary at Faber and Faber, Valerie Fletcher, who gives me the creeps.
Examples
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The nurse is back to normal and very disconcerted.
Fiction book (2002) -
Michael doesn't check the clock; he's too disconcerted and surprised.
Fiction book (1997) -
As for Jeff, he seemed as disconcerted as she was herself.
Fiction book (1990) -
She looks nervous and disconcerted as she reaches into her purse.
Fiction book (1994) -
These days, when the old men can always be found in each other's company at the djemaa, they are very disconcerted because they can't find anything to talk about.
Fiction book (1998) -
When I moved to the States for a short time last year, I wasn’t aware of this and was surprised how disconcerted people could get when I told them my phone number.
Blog text (32) -
Elliott was disconcerted by his new secretary at Faber and Faber, Valerie Fletcher, who gives me the creeps.
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The answer to each of these was no—he was sure of it—but nevertheless he felt disconcerted and cranky.
Fiction book (1999) -
The sudden loud noise left him disconcerted and unsure of what to do next.
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After hearing the surprising news, Jenna looked disconcerted by the abrupt shift in her plans.
Synonyms
543
2.1
Feeling surprised and upset because something bad or unexpected happens
357
1.0
Feeling sudden wonder when something unexpected happens
29
3.0
Too shocked to move or think clearly
21
2.7
Feeling very surprised by something unexpected or hard to believe
9
6.7
Very surprised and unable to speak
9
2.5
Being in a state of disorder or confusion
7
5.1
Feeling confused because you do not understand something
3
6.7
Unable to understand what is happening
3
8.9
Very surprised and confused so you do not know what to say or do
2
4.3
Feeling shocked and disappointed when something unexpected happens
2
9.9
Confused and unable to think clearly after something unexpected
1
6.4
Worried or upset because of something unexpected
1
5.9
Not able to understand what is happening and feeling puzzled
1
7.0
Feeling worried and uneasy about something
1
6.5
Not showing surprise or worry when something unexpected happens
Feeling upset and not calm inside
Feeling very surprised and worried by something unexpected
Feeling very confused and not able to understand something unexpected
Very surprised by something you did not expect
Feeling very surprised and unable to speak or move
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Morphology
disconcerted = disconcert (semi-transparent) = dis + concert + ed
The adjective is a regular past-participle/adjective formed from the verb 'disconcert' by adding '-ed'.
Etymology
Disconcerted comes from dis- 'not' and concert 'agreement' or 'harmony', like the music word concert. So, to be disconcerted is to be 'thrown out of harmony', suddenly unsure, upset, or disturbed.