desconcierto

confusion

noun dehs-kon-SYEHR-toh Rare

Origin: From desconcertar (to disconcert), from des- + concertar (to arrange together).

Also means

bewilderment

Usage Note

Desconcierto describes a state of confusion, disarray, or bewilderment — mental or organizational. Causar desconcierto means 'to cause confusion or disarray'. It is slightly more formal than confusión and often implies that an orderly situation has been thrown into disorder. The verb is desconcertar (to disconcert, to baffle).

Examples

"La noticia causó desconcierto entre los empleados."

Natural Translation

The news caused confusion among the employees.

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