Disconcertedness

/ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪdnəs/ noun

Definition

The state or quality of being disconcerted; a condition of confusion or loss of composure.

Etymology

From 'disconcerted' + -ness suffix. Creates an abstract noun describing the emotional state of being disconcerted.

Kelly Says

Psychology papers use words like this—'the disconcertedness of the participants' is far more clinical than just saying 'people were confused,' which is why medical and academic writing loves these -ness constructions.

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