DISCONCERTINGLY

disconcertingly

(adverb) in a disturbing or embarrassing manner; โ€œhe drank some sherry, his eyes disconcertingly keen as he watched herโ€

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

disconcertingly (comparative more disconcertingly, superlative most disconcertingly)

In a disconcerting manner; upsettingly.

Source: Wiktionary



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