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disconcerted

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verb

past tense of disconcert

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconcerted
Adjective
  • Alani, a French journalist, paints a haunting picture of modern Iraq through the eyes of its bewildered children.
    Lisa Anderson, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
  • The snap captures Bailey a bewildered expression on her face.
    Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Things seem out of alignment, from confused brand names, dates and products to upsets creating conflict and negativity, impacting customer appeal.
    Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
  • The broadcast then cut to Berry looking slightly confused and wiping her lips, prompting criticism for Brody kissing Berry without consent.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Men’s Pro Singles Recap The venue was rocked by a huge upset on Thursday afternoon, when 16-yr old Floridian No. 40 seed John Lucian Goins shocked the No. 1 seed Ben Johns in the quarters.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • This wasn’t easy: Florida Southern, ranked 23rd in the nation, led by as many as 12 points in the first half as the Moccasins pursued what would have been a massive upset in the world of Division II basketball.
    Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In the wooded outskirts of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a perplexed landlord noticed odd sights at two of his rental properties.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2025
  • People are still perplexed and saddened by the questionable move on the Mavericks' side, especially their majority owner, Mark Cuban.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Too often, middle managers can be apprehensive about sharing bad news with the C-suite.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Automation has reshaped entire industries, leaving many workers apprehensive about their future.
    Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • And this week, there’s a very nice sequence in which Matty walks a frightened Zoey, step-by-step, through what to expect when she gets arrested.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Igor tries to subdue Ani, who's frightened and enraged, kicking and screaming at the prospect of being separated from her new husband.
    Mandalit del Barco, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Surrounding the headliners are grumpy arena security, who spend the night wearing baffled expressions watching a sea of adults cheer and laugh and applaud over imaginary characters engaged in battles no one can actually see, and rolls of acrylic dice just 16 millimeters in size.
    Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Now, a development that once baffled educators and administrators is ready to go mainstream.
    Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • For others, the reaction may range from being confused, to downright alarmed.
    Oyku Ilgar, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
  • In addition to league warnings, an alarmed FBI also announced a nationwide crackdown aimed at identifying the perpetrators and bringing them to justice.
    Chelsea Bailey and Josh Campbell, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Disconcerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconcerted. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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