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Perplexed vs Disconcerted - What's the difference?

perplexed | disconcerted |

As adjectives the difference between perplexed and disconcerted

is that perplexed is confused or puzzled while disconcerted is ruffled, upset and embarrassed.

As verbs the difference between perplexed and disconcerted

is that perplexed is (perplex) while disconcerted is .

perplexed

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Confused or puzzled.
  • Bewildered.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (perplex)

    • disconcerted

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Adjective

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