Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

disconcert

/ˌdɪskənˈsɝt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.62 in modern English

Syllables: dis-con-cert
IPA: /ˌdɪskənˈsɝt/

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To upset the composure of; to startle.

Transitive verb

verb

To bring into confusion.

Transitive verb

verb

To frustrate, discomfit.

Transitive verb

noun

A state of disunion.

Example Sentences

"The embrace disconcerted the daughter-in-law somewhat, as the caresses of old gentlemen unshorn and perfumed with tobacco might well do."
"The emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy."

Etymology

From Middle French desconcerter, from des- (“dis-”) + concerter (“to bring into agreement, organize”).

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌdɪskənˈsɝt/
British English: /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt/

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

disconcerts (present, singular) disconcerting (participle, present) disconcerted (participle, past) disconcerted (past)

Derived Forms

disconcerting disconcertingly disconcertment undisconcertable

Synonyms

disturb unsettle rattle agitate freak sting bother bring down discompose unstring disconcert enturbulate

Rhymes With

hurt shirt alert dirt insert skirt kurt dessert assert flirt bert burt

Questions

How do you pronounce disconcert?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌdɪskənˈsɝt/.
What does disconcert mean?: To upset the composure of; to startle.
Where does disconcert come from?: From Middle French desconcerter, from des- (“dis-”) + concerter (“to bring into agreement, organize”).

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