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Disconcert vs Unconcern - What's the difference?

disconcert | unconcern |

As a verb disconcert

is to upset the composure of.

As a noun unconcern is

indifference or lack of concern.

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

    unconcern

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (nonstandard, obsolete) indifference or lack of concern.

    • Related terms

    * unconcerned