disconcerted
|dis-con-cert-ed|
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/ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪd/
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/ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪd/
(disconcert)
unsettled
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disconcert' originates from French, specifically the word 'déconcerter,' where 'dé-' meant 'apart' and 'concerter' meant 'to bring together.'
Historical Evolution
'déconcerter' transformed into the English word 'disconcert,' and eventually became the modern English word 'disconcerted.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to disturb the arrangement,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to unsettle or confuse.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40
