— disconcerted , adj. — disconcertingly , adv. — disconcertingness , n. — disconcertion, disconcertment , n.
/dis'keuhn serrt"/ , v.t.
1. to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle: Her angry reply disconcerted me completely.
2. to throw into disorder or confusion; disarrange: He changed his mind and disconcerted everybody's plans.
[ 1680-90; disconcerter. See DIS- 1 , CONCERT ]
Syn. 1. discompose, perplex, bewilder, abash, discomfit. See confuse .
Ant. 1. calm. 2. arrange.