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Disconcerting

Verb / ˌdɪskʌˈnsɜ:tɪŋ / Another word for disconcerting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Disconcerting means causing someone to feel uneasy, confused, or upset.

Synonyms & similar words

discomfit putoff untune confuse upset discompose flurry upsetting disconcert unsettling disturbing troubling perplexing bewildering alarming unnerving distressing perturbing confusing upsetting jarring startling shocking frightening scary daunting terrifying agitating discomfiting

Example sentences

  1. The dark room was disconcerting, and I couldn't see anything.
  2. The unexpected news was disconcerting for the whole family.
  3. The strange sound coming from the attic was disconcerting.
  4. The teacher's sudden anger was disconcerting to the students.
  5. The broken elevator was disconcerting for the people stuck inside.

Quotes

  • Change is never easy, and it can be quite disconcerting.
  • Life is full of surprises, some good and some disconcerting.
  • It's disconcerting how quickly time seems to fly by.

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