discomposure

[ dis-kuhm-poh-zher ]

/ ˌdɪs kəmˈpoʊ ʒər /

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noun

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

Origin of discomposure

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

Words nearby discomposure

discommend, discommode, discommodity, discommon, discompose, discomposure, discomycete, discomycota, disconcert, disconcerted, disconcerting

Example sentences from the Web for discomposure

His face looked a little less bronzed than usual, but he showed no other sign of discomposure.
The Cattle-Baron's Daughter|Harold Bindloss
She was anxious for Edward to notice her discomposure, so that she might reproach him for his sins; but he noticed nothing.
Mrs. Craddock|W. Somerset Maugham
Kirsty's laughter blew Steenie's discomposure away, and he too laughed.
Heather and Snow|George MacDonald
Without any display of discomposure Westerham nodded the man his thanks for the information and retraced his steps to the hotel.
The Crime Club|William Holt-White

He saw the enthusiasm die out of her face and give place to discomposure, and made eager apologies.
The Helpers|Francis Lynde

单词	discomposure
释义	discomposure [ dis-kuhm-poh-zher ] / ˌdɪs kəmˈpoʊ ʒər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR discomposure ON THESAURUS.COM noun the state of being discomposed; disorder; agitation; perturbation. Origin of discomposure First recorded in 1635–45; dis-¹ + composure Words nearby discomposure discommend, discommode, discommodity, discommon, discompose, discomposure, discomycete, discomycota, disconcert, disconcerted, disconcerting Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for discomposure His face looked a little less bronzed than usual, but he showed no other sign of discomposure. The Cattle-Baron's Daughter\|Harold Bindloss She was anxious for Edward to notice her discomposure, so that she might reproach him for his sins; but he noticed nothing. Mrs. Craddock\|W. Somerset Maugham Kirsty's laughter blew Steenie's discomposure away, and he too laughed. Heather and Snow\|George MacDonald Without any display of discomposure Westerham nodded the man his thanks for the information and retraced his steps to the hotel. The Crime Club\|William Holt-White He saw the enthusiasm die out of her face and give place to discomposure, and made eager apologies. The Helpers\|Francis Lynde Words related to discomposure perturbation, abashment, confusion, embarrassment, uneasiness, discomfiture, disorder, discombobulation, distraction
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discomposure

noun

Origin of discomposure

Words nearby discomposure

Example sentences from the Web for discomposure

Words related to discomposure