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disconcerting

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Causing uneasiness, confusion, or a loss of confidence.

The unexplained noise was disconcerting in the empty hall.

Dictionary practice example.

A disconcerting moment at a printmaking display came when a fixed poster seemed to ripple, leaving visitors uncertain about what was actually moving.