disconcert (Meaning)

Wordnet

disconcert (v)

cause to feel embarrassment

cause to lose one's composure

Webster

disconcert (v. t.)

To break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into disorder or confusion; as, the emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.

To confuse the faculties of; to disturb the composure of; to discompose; to abash.

Webster

disconcert (n.)

Want of concert; disagreement.

disconcert Sentence Examples

  1. The sudden appearance of the intruder disconcert the entire household.
  2. Her unexpected question disconcert him, and he fumbled for an answer.
  3. The disconcert smile on the stranger's face sent a chill down my spine.
  4. I felt disconcert by her sudden outburst, not knowing how to react.
  5. The unusual behavior of the dog disconcert me, as it had never acted like that before.
  6. The unexpected turn of events disconcert the team, leading to a loss of focus and coordination.
  7. The unfamiliar surroundings disconcert the tourists, making them feel lost and out of place.
  8. The loud noise and commotion disconcert the audience, causing them to become restless and agitated.
  9. The sudden change in temperature disconcert the campers, forcing them to adjust their plans and expectations.
  10. The ambiguous instructions disconcert the student, leaving them uncertain about what to do next.

FAQs About the word disconcert

cause to feel embarrassment, cause to lose one's composureTo break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into disorder or confusion; as, the emperor disconcer

confuse, fluster,embarrass, rattle, upset, confound, nonplus, unsettle, humiliate, distress

console, calm,relieve, relieve, soothe, comfort, console, encourage, encourage, comfort

The sudden appearance of the intruder disconcert the entire household.

Her unexpected question disconcert him, and he fumbled for an answer.

The disconcert smile on the stranger's face sent a chill down my spine.

I felt disconcert by her sudden outburst, not knowing how to react.