disconcerted

Meanings

• Adjective

  Feeling disturbed, troubled, or unsettled.

  - "The unexpected news left her disconcerted."
  - "The disconcerted animal ran away."

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Synonyms

agitate , upset

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disconcerted
concerted , dispersed , disturbed , rehearsed

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Variants

List of all variants of disconcerted that leads to same result
disconcert , disconcerted , disconcerting , disconcertingly , disconcertment , disconcertments , disconcerts

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Etymology

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From the late Middle English disconcerten, dis- 'undo' + confer 'set together'; figuratively, 'disturb, confuse'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'disconcerted' is often used in the context of sports, particularly in cricket, to describe a batsman who is unsure of how to play a particular bowler.

2. The term 'disconcerting' was used in the title of a 1952 novel by Doris Lessing, 'The Grass is Singing'.

3. In psychology, the term 'disconcertion' is used to describe the feeling of being disconnected from one's environment or surroundings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiety: Disconcerted is related to the emotion of anxiety, as both words describe a feeling of unease or worry.

2. Surprise: Disconcerted can also be used to describe a feeling of surprise, particularly when the surprise is unexpected or unsettling.

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Culture

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In literature, 'disconcerted' is often used to describe a character's emotional state, particularly when they are faced with an unexpected or confusing situation. In art, it can be used to depict a sense of unease or tension.

How to Memorize "disconcerted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a calm and collected person becoming disconcerted, perhaps by receiving unexpected news or encountering a confusing situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disconcerted' with feelings of unease, uncertainty, or confusion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Disconcerted: Disturbed, Confused, Uneasy, Troubled' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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