discompose
verb
dis·com·pose ˌdis-kəm-ˈpōz 
discomposed; discomposing; discomposes
transitive verb
1
: to destroy the composure of
2
: to disturb the order of
discomposure
ˌdis-kəm-ˈpō-zhər
noun 
Synonyms
- agitate
- ail
- alarm
- alarum
- bother
- concern
- derail
- discomfort
- dismay
- disquiet
- distemper
- distract
- distress
- disturb
- exercise
- flurry
- frazzle
- freak (out)
- fuss
- hagride
- perturb
- undo
- unhinge
- unsettle
- upset
- weird out
- worry
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Example Sentences
discomposed by the tone of the message left on his answering machine the wind ruffled her hair and discomposed her carefully arranged papers
Word History
Etymology
Middle English
First Known Use
1645, in the meaning defined at sense 2
discomposure
noun
as in discomfort
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- discomfort
- perturbation
- uneasiness
- agitation
- distress
- unease
- discomfiture
- mortification
- disquiet
- upset
- disturbance
- abashment
- embarrassment
- chagrin
- dismay
- confusion
- humiliation
- ignominy
- fluster
- degradation
- debasement
- shame
- disgrace
- disconcertment
- bother
- humble pie
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- composure
- equanimity
- coolness
- assurance
- confidence
- poise
- self-possession
- aplomb
- self-assurance
- self-confidence