🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

असहज

Pronunciation / Transliteration: asahaj

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Disconcerted/ˌdɪs.kənˈsɜːr.tɪd/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"वह अचानक बदलाव से असहज महसूस कर रहा था।"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Feeling unsettled or confused, often due to unexpected circumstances.

    "She felt disconcerted by the sudden change in plans."
  2. 2

    Causing someone to feel unsettled or confused.

    "The disconcerted audience sat in silence after the unexpected ending."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'disconcerted' originates from the French 'déconcerter', which combines 'dé-' (a prefix meaning 'to reverse') and 'concerter' (to arrange or plan). It entered English in the early 19th century, evolving to describe a state of confusion or unease.

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