What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Startled vs Disconcerted - What's the difference?

startled | disconcerted |

As adjectives the difference between startled and disconcerted

is that startled is frightened while disconcerted is ruffled, upset and embarrassed.

As verbs the difference between startled and disconcerted

is that startled is (startle) while disconcerted is .

startled

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Frightened.
  • Extremely shocked.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (startle)

    • disconcerted

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Adjective

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