discombobulated

dis·com·bob·u·late

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dis-kuh m-bob-yuh-leyt]
- /ˌdɪs kəmˈbɒb yəˌleɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dis-kuh m-bob-yuh-leyt]
- /ˌdɪs kəmˈbɒb yəˌleɪt/

Definitions of discombobulated word

verb with object discombobulated to confuse or disconcert; upset; frustrate: The speaker was completely discombobulated by the hecklers. 1
noun discombobulated Confused, embarrassed, upset. 1
verb discombobulated simple past tense and past participle of discombobulate. 0
adjective discombobulated Broken, mixed up. 0

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Origin of discombobulated

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35, Americanism; fanciful alteration of discompose or discomfort

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Parts of speech for Discombobulated

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Discombobulated

discombobulated popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for discombobulated

adj discombobulated

thrown — a past participle of throw.
addled — If you describe someone as addled, you mean that they are confused or unable to think properly.
undone — brought to destruction or ruin.
shaken — to move or sway with short, quick, irregular vibratory movements.

All 4 Synonyms of discombobulated

Antonyms for discombobulated

verb discombobulated

calmed — Simple past tense and past participle of calm.
comforted — to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to: They tried to comfort her after her loss.
aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
clarified — Clarified butter has been made clear by being heated.

All 9 Antonyms of discombobulated

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