Discombobulated

adj, verb, slang

adj, verb, slang ·6 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of discombobulate form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Confused, embarrassed, upset. informal

    "After months of preparation for a new sign ordinance, the Planning Commission appeared discombobulated over the idea of adopting the new regulations when confronted by a few members of the public."

  2. 2
    Broken, mixed up. informal
Adjective
  1. 1
    having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion wordnet

Synonyms

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befuddledconfuseddiscomposeddisconcertedembarrassedflummoxed

Example

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"She discombobulated me with her feckless laughter."

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mixed up

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