verb
- to disturb the composure of; to make uneasy or confused
Usage: third person singular present tense
Examples
- Her sudden question disconcerts him during the interview.
- The unexpected noise disconcerts the sleeping baby.
- It disconcerts me when people stare at my unusual haircut.
- The teacher’s stern look disconcerts the misbehaving students.
- His rude behavior disconcerts everyone at the dinner party.
- The strange sound in the attic disconcerts the homeowners.
- She disconcerts her opponents with unpredictable tennis moves.