Disconcert

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ËŒdɪskÉ™nˈsɜːt/
• GenAm IPA: /ËŒdɪskÉ™nˈsɝt/

Origin

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

Full definition of disconcert

Verb

1. (transitive) To upset the composure of.
• ThackerayThe embrace disconcerted the daughter-in-law somewhat, as the caresses of old gentlemen unshorn and perfumed with tobacco might well do.
2. (transitive) To bring into confusion.
3. (transitive) To frustrate, make go wrong.The emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.

Synonyms

• agitate
• upset

Derived terms

• disconcerting
• disconcertingly