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Disconcert vs Disconcerted - What's the difference?

disconcert | disconcerted |

As verbs the difference between disconcert and disconcerted

is that disconcert is to upset the composure of while disconcerted is past participle of lang=en.

As an adjective disconcerted is

ruffled, upset and embarrassed.

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

    disconcerted

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Ruffled, upset and embarrassed
  • Self-consciously distressed
  • Frustrated and disarranged