Definitions
- Describing a situation that causes great shock or dismay. - Referring to an event or circumstance that is deeply troubling or upsetting. - Talking about a situation that causes confusion, fear, or panic.
- Referring to a situation that causes unease or discomfort. - Describing an event or circumstance that is unexpected or surprising. - Talking about a situation that causes confusion or embarrassment.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations that cause negative emotions.
- 2Both words can be used to describe events or circumstances.
- 3Both words can be used as adjectives or gerunds/present participles.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Consternating implies a stronger emotional reaction than disconcerting.
- 2Cause: Consternating is often used to describe a situation caused by external events, while disconcerting can be caused by both internal and external factors.
- 3Duration: Consternating suggests a longer-lasting emotional impact than disconcerting.
- 4Connotation: Consternating has a more serious and formal connotation than disconcerting, which can be used in more casual contexts.
- 5Usage: Consternating is less commonly used than disconcerting in everyday language.
Remember this!
Consternating and disconcerting are synonyms that describe situations that cause negative emotions. However, consternating implies a stronger emotional reaction to an external event, while disconcerting can be caused by both internal and external factors and has a more casual connotation. Additionally, consternating is less commonly used than disconcerting in everyday language.
