disconcert

UK
/ˌdɪs.kənˈsɜːt/
US
/ˌdɪs.kənˈsɝːt/

Translations

disconcertverb
disconcerted
Past Simple
disconcerted
Past Participle
disconcerting
Gerund
UK
/ˌdɪs.kənˈsɜːt/
US
/ˌdɪs.kənˈsɝːt/
The unexpected question disconcerted him during the interview.
Неожиданный вопрос смутил его во время интервью.

Definitions

disconcertverb
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.