discombobulate

verb
UK: /ˌdɪskəmˈbɒbjʊleɪt/
US: /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjəleɪt/

  1. To confuse or unsettle someone.

    1. The loud noise did discombobulate me.
    2. Unexpected news can discombobulate even the most composed individuals.

  2. To disrupt or throw into disorder.

    1. The sudden change discombobulate plans.
    2. A power outage might discombobulate the entire schedule for the day.

Synonyms

confuse unsettle bewilder fluster disconcert muddle
discombobulate adjective

  1. Confused or disconcerted.

    1. I feel discombobulated by the news.
    2. She was completely discombobulated after the long and tiring journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "discombobulate" in English means: To confuse or unsettle someone., To disrupt or throw into disorder..

The phonetic transcription of "discombobulate" is /ˌdɪskəmˈbɒbjʊleɪt/ in British English and /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjəleɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "discombobulate": confuse, unsettle, bewilder, fluster, disconcert, muddle.

Example usage of "discombobulate": "The loud noise did discombobulate me.". More examples on the page.