单词 | disconcerting |
释义 | disconcerting (dɪskənsɜːʳtɪŋ ) adjective If you say that something is disconcerting, you mean that it makes you feel anxious, confused, or embarrassed. The reception desk is not at street level, which is a little disconcerting. Synonyms: disturbing, upsetting, alarming, confusing disconcertingly adverb She looks disconcertingly like a familiar aunt or grandmother. At times she could be almost disconcertingly absent-minded. Collocations: a bit disconcerting But it can be a bit disconcerting for the other player at the table. The Sun It can sometimes be a bit disconcerting to be in a room with 15 previously violent criminals. Christianity Today Despite misgivings (hairy legs present challenges), the lotion went on smoothly, and while the 'instant' colour change was a bit disconcerting, it dried well and was streak-free. Times, Sunday Times And that's why it was a bit disconcerting. Times, Sunday Times It's getting a bit disconcerting, to be honest. Times, Sunday Times It is just slightly disconcerting that nobody is sure of plan A yet. Times, Sunday Times (2012) At first it's a slightly disconcerting experience. Times, Sunday Times (2013) But there are strong links and similarities in this instance which are slightly disconcerting. The Sun (2011) This can be slightly disconcerting at first. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Translations: Chinese: 令人不安的 Japanese: まごつかせる |
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