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Added 9 October 2026

disconcert

/ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt/ verb

verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about disconcert at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

To upset the composure of; to startle.
To bring into confusion.
To frustrate, discomfit.
The emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.

noun

A state of disunion.

Origin

From Middle French desconcerter, from des- (“dis-”) + concerter (“to bring into agreement, organize”).

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