Disconcerted Meaning in English
word
ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtəd
dis-kuhn-SUR-tid
dˌɪskənsˈɜːtɪd
dis-kuhn-SUR-tid
Definition
Feeling worried, confused, or slightly embarrassed because something unexpected has happened.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly formal or literary; less common in casual speech. Often describes a brief feeling. Similar to 'disturbed' or 'unsettled,' but with more focus on confusion or discomfort. Common with 'look', 'feel', or 'seem disconcerted.'
Spanish: desconcertado - confundidoPortuguese (BR): desconcertado - confusoPortuguese (PT): desconcertado - confundidoChinese (Simplified): 不安的 - 困惑的Chinese (Traditional): 不安的 - 困惑的Hindi: असहज - घबराया हुआArabic: مرتبك - مشوشBengali: বিব্রত - হতবুদ্ধিRussian: смущённый - озадаченныйJapanese: 当惑した - 困惑したVietnamese: bối rối - lúng túngKorean: 당황한 - 어리둥절한Turkish: şaşkın - afallamışUrdu: پریشان - ہکا بکاIndonesian: bingung - canggung
Example Sentences
She looked disconcerted when she heard the news.
basic
He felt disconcerted by the difficult question.
basic
The students were disconcerted by the sudden noise.
basic
He gave a disconcerted laugh, unsure how to respond.
natural
Her sudden question left me disconcerted for a moment.
natural
I tried to hide how disconcerted I was during the interview.
natural