discomposure

[ dis-kuhm-poh-zher ]

noun

1. the state of being discomposed; disorder; agitation; perturbation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of discomposure¹

First recorded in 1635–45; dis- ¹ + composure

Example Sentences

The weather had distempered even this impassive creature; and as I went on upstairs I was the less ashamed of my own discomposure.

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Despite the assurance which he affected, the discomposure of his features betrayed the sensations that agitated him.

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His face looked a little less bronzed than usual, but he showed no other sign of discomposure.

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His hat was in his hand, and his body was obsequiously bent, but there was no discomposure in his lifeless voice and manner.

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Fortunately, neither Sir Edgar nor Adam noticed her discomposure.

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