discompose

American  

[dis-kuhm-pohz] / ˌdɪs kəmˈpoʊz /

verb (used with object)

discomposed, discomposing

1. to upset the order of; disarrange; disorder; unsettle.

   The breeze discomposed the bouquet.

2. to disturb the composure of; agitate; perturb.

   The bad news discomposed us.

   Synonyms:

   disconcert, discomfit

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discompose British  

/ ˌdɪskəmˈpəʊz /

verb

1. to disturb the composure of; disconcert

2. rare to disarrange

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Other Word Forms

• discomposedly
  adverb
• discomposingly
  adverb
• discomposure
  noun
• undiscomposed
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of discompose

First recorded in 1475–85; dis- ¹ + compose

Example Sentences

This did not seem to discompose him; on the contrary, he looked rather amused.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

I do not wish to discompose you, Madam," said Mr. Talton, coolly; "pray be seated.

From The Mysterious Wanderer, Vol. III A Novel in Three Volumes by Reeve, Sophia

My approach seemed to discompose them not a little.

From Mr. Marx's Secret by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

"Your suspicions discompose me very much," and he came back for a candle.

From Lawrence Clavering by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

The islanders gave Leha and his a cold welcome, but this did not discompose him.

From Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast by Drake, Samuel Adams