Desconcierto (en. Bewilderment)

/des. kon. 'sjer.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Confusion and disorder in thoughts.

Example Sentence: His confusion was evident after receiving the unexpected news.

Su desconcierto era evidente tras recibir la noticia inesperada.

Definition: Uncertainty or lack of understanding.

Example Sentence: The confusion in the room increased when the lights went out.

El desconcierto en la sala aumentó cuando se apagaron las luces.

Definition: Emotional or psychological unease.

Example Sentence: She felt in a state of confusion after the breakup.

Se sintió en un estado de desconcierto tras la ruptura.

Etymology/Origin: From the prefix 'des-' indicating negation, and 'concierto', referring to unity or agreement.

Common Phrases: to be in confusion

Common Phrases: to feel confused or disoriented.

estar en desconcierto

Common Phrases: to cause confusion

Common Phrases: to provoke confusion or disorientation in someone.

causar desconcierto

Related Words: to confuse

Related Words: to make someone feel confused or disoriented.

desconcertar

Related Words: confusing

Related Words: that causes confusion or perplexity.

desconcertante

Slang Meanings: To be lost in a situation.

Slang Meanings: When she talked to him about her plans, he was in total confusion.

Cuando ella le habló de sus planes, él estaba en total desconcierto.

Slang Meanings: Not knowing what to do.

Slang Meanings: Upon hearing the news, he was completely bewildered.

Al enterarse de la noticia, se quedó en desconcierto total.