discomposure

American  

[dis-kuhm-poh-zher] / ˌdɪs kəmˈpoʊ ʒər /

noun

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

---

Etymology

Origin of discomposure

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

---

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

discomposure

And, taking her hand, he would have given it to Mr. Darcy, who, though extremely surprised, was not unwilling to receive it, when she instantly drew back, and said with some discomposure to Sir William,

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

“It’s good to be back,” Call said, covering the old man’s discomposure.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

When I came down again, I found Joe and Orlick sweeping up, without any other traces of discomposure than a slit in one of Orlick’s nostrils, which was neither expressive nor ornamental.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

On entering Mrs. Richards's pretty flower-scented little saloon, they were startled and somewhat embarrassed at finding that lady in tears, and Major Dalrymple walking about the room with very evident symptoms of discomposure.

From The Vicar of Wrexhill by Mrs Trollope

He was quietly seated in his accustomed place, and apparently failed to notice my discomposure, although he must have realized that he had withstood my first test.

From Etidorhpa or the End of Earth. The Strange History of a Mysterious Being and The Account of a Remarkable Journey by John Uri Lloyd

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

---