word
Disconcerting
Dih-skuh-NSUR-tihng
/ˌdɪskʌˈnsɜːrtɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
disconcerting
Dictionary meaning
Causing an emotional disturbance.
Examples
- The disconcerting habit of greeting friends ferociously and strangers charmingly.
Synonyms: upsetting
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