disconcert
|dis-con-cert|
B2
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/ˌdɪskənˈsɜrt/
🇬🇧
/ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt/
unsettled
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disconcert' originates from French, specifically the word 'déconcerter,' where 'dé-' meant 'apart' and 'concerter' meant 'to bring together.'
Historical Evolution
'déconcerter' transformed into the English word 'disconcert' during the 17th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to throw into confusion,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to disturb the composure of.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42