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disconcerting

adjective

Causing an emotional disturbance

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Word Facts

Word length
13
Starts with
D
Ends with
G
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
19
CEFR level
A1

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Pronunciation

ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋ

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Causing an emotional disturbance

    “{'source': 'Herb Caen', 'text': 'his disconcerting habit of greeting friends ferociously and strangers charmingly'}”

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Example Sentences

{'source': 'Herb Caen', 'text': 'his disconcerting habit of greeting friends ferociously and strangers charmingly'}
An upsetting experience

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