discomposure
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of discomposure
Example Sentences
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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
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
“It’s good to be back,” Call said, covering the old man’s discomposure.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
Though she had the urn before her, she turned red and white, and had to bury her face in her cup to hide her discomposure.
From The New Rector by Stanley John Weyman
To his great discomposure he found the lady within.
From One Maid's Mischief by George Manville Fenn
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