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[ dis-kuhm-poh-zher ] / ˌdɪs kəmˈpoʊ ʒər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR discomposure ON THESAURUS.COM
nounthe state of being discomposed; disorder; agitation; perturbation. Origin of discomposureFirst recorded in 1635–45; dis-1 + composure Words nearby discomposurediscommend, 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 discomposureHis 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
Words related to discomposureperturbation, abashment, confusion, embarrassment, uneasiness, discomfiture, disorder, discombobulation, distraction |