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Chaotic vs Disconcert - What's the difference?

chaotic | disconcert |

As an adjective chaotic

is filled with chaos.

As a verb disconcert is

to upset the composure of.

chaotic

English

Alternative forms

* chaotick (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Filled with chaos.
  • Extremely disorganized or in disarray.
  • (mathematics) Highly sensitive to starting conditions, so that a small change to them may yield a very different outcome.
  • (role-playing games) Aligned against following/upholding laws and principles- the opposite of lawful.

    • Synonyms

    * shambolic

    Derived terms

    * chaotically

    disconcert

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To upset the composure of.
  • * Thackeray
    • The embrace disconcerted the daughter-in-law somewhat, as the caresses of old gentlemen unshorn and perfumed with tobacco might well do.
  • To bring into confusion.
  • To frustrate, make go wrong.
    • The emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.

    Synonyms

    * agitate * upset * See also

    Derived terms

    * disconcerting * disconcertingly