disconcert
verb
dis·con·cert
ˌdis-kən-ˈsərt 
disconcerted; disconcerting; disconcerts
1
: to throw into confusion
disconcerting their plans
2
: to disturb the composure of
were disconcerted by his tone of voice
disconcerting
adjective
Examples of disconcert in a Sentence
News of his criminal past has disconcerted even his admirers.
we were disconcerted by the unexpected changes to the program
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
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The more absurd or humorous examples, like the animation of Irving that plays at his funeral, can also be disconcerting.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Poor or limited communication is also deeply disconcerting to candidates and is a key reason for dropping out of the process.
—Rebecca Skilbeck, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The more absurd or humorous examples, like the animation of Irving that plays at his funeral, can also be disconcerting.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
Her self-possession is at points a touch disconcerting; breaking eye contact is not her style.
—Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disconcert
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“Disconcert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disconcert. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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disconcert
verb
dis·con·cert
ˌdis-kən-ˈsərt
1
: to disturb the arrangement of : upset
the unexpected event disconcerted their plans
2
: to disturb the self-control of
your frank stare disconcerted me
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