Sample Sentences for
disconcerting
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    It was disconcerting to say the least, but for some reason, she couldn't stop thinking about it.  (source)
    disconcerting = disturbing
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    The new injury endowed the big oaf with a disconcerting lisp.  (source)
    disconcerting = disturbing or unsettling
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    We asked Colton about Satan a couple of times after that, but then gave up because whenever we did, his reaction was a little disconcerting: it was as if he changed instantly from a sunny little kid to someone who ran to a safe room, bolted the door, locked the windows, and pulled down the blinds.  (source)
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    "But where are the others?" "They won't be fed by you to-day. They're either in the dressing-station or pushing up daisies." The cook was quite disconcerted as the facts dawned on him.  (source)
    disconcerted = disturbed
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    He flopped comfortably into the chair which had been disconcerting his father.  (source)
    disconcerting = disturbing
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    I put my question quickly and somewhat sternly, on purpose to disconcert him.  (source)
    disconcert = unsettle or disturb
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    Another was of a disconcertingly calm young man whose upper body appeared to be swarming with bees.†  (source)
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    The silence and the intimacy of the room disconcerts him.†  (source)
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    "Oh, yes, I'm sorry," she said disconcertedly.†  (source)
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    Her demeanour was that of one who with utmost singleness of mind and purpose was determined to impress firmly and accurately each detail of Irene's features upon her memory for all time, nor showed the slightest trace of disconcertment at having been detected in her steady scrutiny.†  (source)
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    And if they could be prevailed upon or compelled to do it, the increased expense of a frequent rotation of service, and the loss of labor and disconcertion of the industrious pursuits of individuals, would form conclusive objections to the scheme.†  (source)
    standard suffix: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.
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    I was exceedingly surprised on receiving so rude an answer from a stranger, and I was also disconcerted on perceiving the frowning and angry countenances of his companions.  (source)
    disconcerted = unsettled or disturbed
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    If he persisted in talking of such subjects, she had a disconcerting habit of falling asleep.  (source)
    disconcerting = disturbing
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