discomposure
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of discomposure
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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
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
To his great discomposure he found the lady within.
From One Maid's Mischief by George Manville Fenn
Such a fact as the discomposure of Mary was unusual enough to call forth comment.
From A Singular Metamorphosis by May Evelyn Skiles
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