discomposure

American  

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

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of discomposure

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

Example Sentences

They are single images, enumerations of ordinary objects�a battered pair of black shoes, a stoneware jug, or a bunch of asparagus tied in blue paper set down with an odd, veiled discomposure.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

"Who spoke?" he cried, a sudden discomposure in his voice and manner.

From The Story of Francis Cludde by Weyman, Stanley John