What does “disconcert” mean?
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verbto make someone feel uneasy, confused or embarrassed
His long silence disconcerted the interviewer.
Disconcert at a glance
- Part of speech
- verb
- CEFR level
- C2 (proficient)
- Pronunciation
- /ˌdɪskənˈsɝt/ · dis-kun-SURT
How to use “disconcert” correctly
Mostly seen as an adjective: “a disconcerting stare”, “I was disconcerted by the question.”
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- unsettle
- fluster
- disturb
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- reassure
Word family
- disconcerting
- disconcerted
- disconcertingly
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