disconcerting

UK
/ˌdɪs.kənˈsɜː.tən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˌdɪs.kənˈsɝː.tən.ɪŋ/

Translations

disconcertinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˌdɪs.kənˈsɜː.tɪŋ/
US
/ˌdɪs.kənˈsɝː.tɪŋ/
The disconcerting news left everyone in shock.
Смущающие новости оставили всех в шоке.
His disconcerting behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
Его обескураживающее поведение заставило всех чувствовать себя неуютно.
The disconcerting silence in the room was unsettling.
Тревожная тишина в комнате была беспокоящей.
disconcertingnoun
UK
/ˌdɪskənˈtɜːtɪŋ/
US
/ˌdɪskənˈtɝːtɪŋ/
Gerund form functioning as an uncountable noun
disconcertverb

disconcerting

Gerund

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.
disconcertgerund / present participle

disconcerting

Used attributively and predicatively to describe something that causes unease.

Definitions

disconcertinggerund / present participle
Causing one to feel unsettled or confused.
The sudden change in his demeanor was disconcerting to everyone in the room.
disconcertingnoun
The act or process of causing someone to feel unsettled or confused.
The constant interruptions led to the disconcerting of the audience.
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.
disconcertgerund / present participle
Causing one to feel unsettled, confused, or embarrassed.
The interviewer’s sudden silence was highly disconcerting.