disconcerting

Definition of Disconcerting in English :

1. disconcerting, upsetting

causing an emotional disturbance

Example Sentences:
'his disconcerting habit of greeting friends ferociously and strangers charmingly'
'an upsetting experience'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Disconcerting

adjective

causing a feeling of disturbance, embarrassment, or confusion; perturbing; worrying

tr.v. dis·con·cert·ed, dis·con·cert·ing, dis·con·certs

1. To cause to lose composure; embarrass or confuse: He was disconcerted by the teacher's angry tone. See Synonyms at embarrass.

2. To frustrate (plans, for example) by throwing into disorder; disarrange.