discompose

[ dis-kuhm-pohz ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·com·posed, dis·com·pos·ing.

1. to upset the order of; disarrange; disorder; unsettle:

   The breeze discomposed the bouquet.

2. to disturb the composure of; agitate; perturb:

   The bad news discomposed us.

   Synonyms: disconcert, discomfit

discompose

/ ˌdɪskəmˈpəʊz /

verb

1. to disturb the composure of; disconcert
2. rare.
   to disarrange

Derived Forms

• ˌdiscomˈposure, noun
• ˌdiscomˈposedly, adverb
• ˌdiscomˈposingly, adverb

Other Words From

• discom·posed·ly adverb
• discom·posing·ly adverb
• undis·com·posed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of discompose¹

First recorded in 1475–85; dis- ¹ + compose

Example Sentences

There's no Rencounters, no starts of Passion, no suddain Accidents to discompose them.

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I have been ill,' said she, 'and am still so weak that any trifle can discompose me.'

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Arthur was slightly embarrassed, and his companion looked at him, wondering what could thus discompose his usually sedate friend.

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The friendly visitant could not discompose them by a remark indicating any expansion of mind or life.

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This may be a case of strange accidental resemblance, which would be enough, under the circumstances, to discompose any man.

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