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disconcertment

dis·con·cert
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-kuh n-surt]
    • /ˌdɪs kənˈsɜrt/
    • /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtmənt /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-kuh n-surt]
    • /ˌdɪs kənˈsɜrt/

Definitions of disconcertment word

  • verb with object disconcertment to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle: Her angry reply disconcerted me completely. 1
  • verb with object disconcertment to throw into disorder or confusion; disarrange: He changed his mind and disconcerted everybody's plans. 1
  • abbreviation DISCONCERTMENT Disconcertedness. 1
See all 3 definitions of disconcertment

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Origin of disconcertment

First appearance:

before 1680
One of the 48% oldest English words
From the obsolete French word disconcerter, dating back to 1680-90. See dis-1, concert

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Parts of speech for Disconcertment

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Disconcertment

disconcertment popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for disconcertment

noun disconcertment

  • undoing — the reversing of what has been done; annulling.
  • humiliation — an act or instance of humiliating or being humiliated.
  • agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
  • conquest — Conquest is the act of conquering a country or group of people.
  • shame — the painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, ridiculous, etc., done by oneself or another: She was overcome with shame.
All 40 Synonyms of disconcertment

Antonyms for disconcertment

noun disconcertment

  • building — A building is a structure that has a roof and walls, for example a house or a factory.
  • success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • victory — a success or triumph over an enemy in battle or war.
  • win — to finish first in a race, contest, or the like.
All 17 Antonyms of disconcertment

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