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disconcerted

|dis-con-cert-ed|

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/ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪd/

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/ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪd/

(disconcert)

unsettled

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjective
disconcertdisconcertsdisconcertsdisconcerteddisconcerteddisconcertingdisconcertiondisconcertmentdisconcerting
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

Adjective 1

feeling unsettled or confused.

She felt disconcerted by the sudden change in plans.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40