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Disconcerting Definition & Meaning

disconcerting
adjective
  1. causing an emotional disturbance; "his disconcerting habit of greeting friends ferociously and strangers charmingly"- Herb Caen; "an upsetting experience"

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  • "Review: Shadow Men is dark and disconcerting"
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Frequently asked questions

What does disconcerting mean?
causing an emotional disturbance; "his disconcerting habit of greeting friends ferociously and strangers charmingly"- Herb Caen; "an upsetting experience"
What part of speech is disconcerting?
Disconcerting is an adjective.

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