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disconcert

/ˌdɪs.kənˈsɜːt/

/ˌdɪs.kənˈsɝːt/

disconcertverb

disconcerted

Past Simple

disconcerted

Past Participle

disconcerting

Gerund

/ˌdɪs.kənˈsɜːt/

/ˌdɪs.kənˈsɝːt/

Translations

The unexpected question disconcerted him during the interview.

Неожиданный вопрос смутил его во время интервью.

Definitions

To disturb the composure of; to unsettle or throw into confusion.

The unexpected question disconcerted the speaker, causing him to lose his train of thought.

To frustrate the arrangements or plans of; to throw into disorder.

High winds disconcerted the organisers, forcing them to move the concert indoors.

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disconcertpast participle

Definitions

Feeling or showing unease, confusion, or embarrassment.

She appeared disconcerted by the unexpected applause.

disconcertgerund / present participle

Definitions

Causing one to feel unsettled, confused, or embarrassed.

The interviewer’s sudden silence was highly disconcerting.