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disconcertingly

[/ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋli/]
adverb
de forma desconcertante
1. in a manner that causes confusion, embarrassment, or unease; in a way that disturbs one's composure
The witness stared at the lawyer disconcertingly throughout the entire testimony.
A testemunha olhou para o advogado de forma desconcertante durante todo o depoimento.
2. in an unexpectedly or disturbingly candid or direct way
She smiled disconcertingly at the inappropriate joke.
Ela sorriu de forma desconcertante para a piada inadequada.
Synonyms
confusinglydisturbinglyunsettlinglyawkwardlydisquietingly
Antonyms
reassuringlycomfortinglycalmlysoothingly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de forma desconcertante
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
de um jeito perturbador
alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
de forma desconcertante
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw someone off their game
catch someone off guard
unsettle someone's nerves
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