disconcerting
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/ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
dis · con · cert · ing
ˌdɪs · kən · ˈsɜːrt · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. disturbing; unsettling; troubling
Significado en Español
desconcertante, inquietante
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm bối rối, gây lo lắng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis- (negation) + concert (coordination) + ing → causing unease
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “disconcerting” as used in the sentence: “The sudden silence in the room was quite disconcerting, leaving many to wonder what would happen next.”
A
calming
B
alarming
C
amusing
D
comforting
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B — alarming.
“disconcerting” means adj. disturbing; unsettling; troubling
Common questions about “disconcerting”
What does “disconcerting” mean?
disconcerting — adj. disturbing; unsettling; troubling. In Chinese: 令人不安的；令人困惑的.
How do you pronounce “disconcerting”?
disconcerting is pronounced /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/. It breaks into 4 syllables: dis · con · cert · ing.
Is “disconcerting” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. disconcerting appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “disconcerting”?
dis- (negation) + concert (coordination) + ing → causing unease
