CEFR Level
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
"She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news."
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
"The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate."
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
"His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats."
To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.
"I hope my request does not discommode you."
To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.
"The unexpected question seemed to discompose her."
very unhappy and unable to be comforted
"She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news."
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
"The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers."
To disapprove of or discourage something.
"The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams."
showing a difference or inconsistency
"The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident."
Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.
"His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow."
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
"The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters."
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
"The new policy fell into disfavor with the public."
to vomit or eject contents; to give up something unwillingly
"The volcano disgorged ash and smoke."
The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.
"She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe."
a lack of willingness or desire to do something
"She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting."
to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property
"The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions."
to dig up something buried, especially a body
"The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site."
A lack of connection between things; separation or disunity.
"There is a clear disjunction between theory and practice."
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
"In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction."
to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts
"The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered."
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
"The children disported themselves in the garden."
to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions
"The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land."
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
"There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies."
open to debate or argument; questionable
"The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation."
a formal debate or argument
"The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours."
fond of or given to argument and debate
"His disputatious nature often led to heated conversations."
A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.
"His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude."
A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.
"The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy."
the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation
"The scandal brought the politician into disrepute."
to remove one's clothes
"The monk disrobed before entering the river."
to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend
"He tried to dissemble his anger with a forced smile."
a person who conceals their real feelings or intentions; a hypocrite or pretender
"The politician was accused of being a dissembler who never revealed his true plans."
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
"The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members."
Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
"Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate."
Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.
"His dissentious remarks divided the group further."
To separate or cut apart.
"The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions."
To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.
"He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile."
the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure
"The dissipation of his fortune left him in poverty."
lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures
"He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling."
Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.
"The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal."
The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.
"Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment."
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
"She came from the distaff side of a noble family."
to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)
"He would never distain those who had less fortune than him."
situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment
"The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm."
a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder
"The dog was diagnosed with distemper and needed immediate care."
to swell or expand by pressure from within
"Her stomach began to distend after the large meal."
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
"The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating."
The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.
"The patient complained of abdominal pain and distention."
A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.
"The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year."
to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed
"The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent."
