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Causing uneasiness, confusion, or a loss of confidence.

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disconcerting

The unexplained noise was disconcerting in the empty hall.
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A disconcerting moment at a printmaking display came when a fixed poster seemed to ripple, leaving visitors uncertain about what was actually moving.
From An Unexpected Detail.
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