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disconcert

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15
Words With Friends
18
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt/
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/ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt/ · /ˌdɪskənˈsɝt/

Definition of disconcert

4 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

verb

  1. (transitive)To upset the composure of; to startle.
    “The embrace disconcerted the daughter-in-law somewhat, as the caresses of old gentlemen unshorn and perfumed with tobacco might well do.”
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verb

  1. (transitive)To upset the composure of; to startle.
    “The embrace disconcerted the daughter-in-law somewhat, as the caresses of old gentlemen unshorn and perfumed with tobacco might well do.”
  2. (transitive)To bring into confusion.
  3. (transitive)To frustrate, discomfit.
    “The emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.”

noun

  1. A state of disunion.

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Etymology

From Middle French desconcerter, from des- (“dis-”) + concerter (“to bring into agreement, organize”).

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