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What is another word for Disconcerting? – 187 Disconcerting Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    unsettling disturbing unnerving disquieting unsettling perturbing troubling worrisome alarming shocking surprising astonishing baffling perplexing confusing bewildering unsettling flustering ruffling unnerving off-putting distracting interrupting disrupting upsetting disagreeable unpleasant uncomfortable awkward embarrassing humiliating mortifying irritating vexing annoying frustrating infuriating provoking offensive scandalous outrageous shocking appalling disgusting repulsive distasteful unpalatable unsavory nauseating sickening repugnant abhorrent detestable hateful odious loathsome abominable

    Meaning of Disconcerting

    The primary meaning of the word "Disconcerting" is to cause someone to feel anxious, upset, or unsettled.

    Definitions

    • Causing someone to feel anxious, upset, or unsettled
    • * Causing someone to feel surprised or shocked, often in a way that makes them unsure of how to react
    • * Causing a feeling of unease or uncertainty

    Etymology of Disconcerting

    The word "Disconcerting" originates from the French word "disconcert", which is derived from the Old French words "des-" (meaning "apart" or "away from") and "concert" (meaning "agreement" or "harmony")
    Historically, the word has been used to describe something that causes a disruption or disturbance, and its usage has evolved to encompass a range of emotions and reactions

    Example Uses

    • The news of the accident was disconcerting, and it took me a while to process what had happened
    • * The sudden change in plans was disconcerting, and I struggled to adjust
    • * The disconcerting silence in the room made me feel uncomfortable and anxious

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    comforting reassuring soothing calming peaceful tranquil serene composed collected unruffled unflappable imperturbable undisturbed untroubled unbothered unaffected unconcerned unmoved unemotional stoic indifferent apathetic complacent satisfied content pleased delighted thrilled excited ecstatic euphoric

    Related Nouns

    discomfort unease anxiety distress disturbance disruption upset turmoil confusion bewilderment perplexity shock surprise astonishment alarm worry concern apprehension fear dread terror horror disgust repulsion nausea sickness revulsion abhorrence detestation hatred loathing aversion distaste

    Related Verbs

    unsettle disturb disquiet trouble worry concern alarm shock surprise astonish bewilder perplex confuse fluster ruffle unnerve offend outrage disgust repel nauseate sicken repulse abhor detest hate loathe avoid shun eschew

    Related Adjectives

    uncomfortable unpleasant disagreeable annoying irritating frustrating infuriating provoking offensive scandalous outrageous shocking appalling disgusting repulsive distasteful unpalatable unsavory nauseating sickening repugnant abhorrent detestable hateful odious loathsome abominable disturbing unsettling disquieting troubling worrisome alarming disturbing perturbing unsettling