disconcerting — causing one to feel unsettled, confused, or worried; disturbing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing one to feel unsettled, confused, or worried; disturbing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 당황하게 하는, 불안하게 하는, 혼란스럽게 하는
Korean pronunciation: 디스컨**써**팅
Example Sentences
- It was disconcerting to find my cat reading a newspaper and drinking coffee this morning.
- The teacher's habit of staring at students for minutes without speaking was quite disconcerting.
- I found it disconcerting when my GPS started giving me life advice instead of directions.
disconcerting
ADJECTIVE//ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ//
causing one to feel unsettled, confused, or worried; disturbing
causing one to feel unsettled, confused, or worried; disturbing
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Origin
17세기 프랑스어 'déconcerter'에서 유래. 원래 '계획을 망치다'라는 뜻으로, 음악에서 화음을 깨뜨린다는 의미에서 발전했습니다.
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“It was disconcerting to find my cat reading a newspaper and drinking coffee this morning.”
“The teacher's habit of staring at students for minutes without speaking was quite disconcerting.”
“I found it disconcerting when my GPS started giving me life advice instead of directions.”
“The sudden drop in temperature was disconcerting for the hikers.”
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