Disconcerting

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkənsərtɪŋ/

Definitions of disconcerting

adjective causing someone to feel unsettled or uneasy

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise was disconcerting to the little girl.

A2 The unexpected change in plans was disconcerting for everyone.

B1 The lack of communication from the boss was disconcerting to the team.

B2 The disconcerting news about the economy caused a lot of anxiety among investors.

C1 The disconcerting behavior of the politician raised many questions among the public.

C2 The disconcerting trend of rising crime rates in the city is a cause for concern.

Examples of disconcerting in a Sentence

formal The disconcerting news of the company's financial losses caused a stir among the shareholders.

informal It's really disconcerting to see how much litter is left behind at the beach.

slang I find it super disconcerting when people ghost me without any explanation.

figurative The disconcerting silence that followed his controversial statement spoke volumes.

Grammatical Forms of disconcerting

• past tense: disconcerted
• plural: disconcerting
• comparative: more disconcerting
• superlative: most disconcerting
• present tense: disconcerts
• future tense: will disconcert
• perfect tense: have disconcerted
• continuous tense: is disconcerting
• singular: disconcerting
• positive degree: disconcerting
• infinitive: to disconcert
• gerund: disconcerting
• participle: disconcerted

Origin and Evolution of disconcerting

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'disconcerting' originated from the Latin word 'disconcertare', which means to upset or confuse.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that caused disturbance or confusion, the word 'disconcerting' has evolved to also convey a sense of unease or discomfort.