Meaning
dismay; bewilderment
- feeling of confusion and shock
- state of deep uncertainty or disorientation
In a sentence
La notizia ha creato sconcerto tra i vicini.
The news caused dismay among the neighbors.
Hai provato sconcerto davanti a quella scena?
Did you feel bewilderment at that scene?
Non nascondeva il suo sconcerto.
He was not hiding his dismay.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sconcerto | masculine · singular |
| sconcerti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- A fairly formal word for strong confusion or dismay.
- Common with verbs like provare, suscitare, lasciare in.
- Masculine noun: lo sconcerto.