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

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Example Sentences

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discomposure

“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

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

Without the slightest discomposure, and absolutely unconscious of what he was doing, Marsyas gazed and listened until the vitta fell hastily over the face, the bird flew away and the garden incense died.

From Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians by Elizabeth Miller

Cool and high-couraged as this witness had shown herself, he could not avoid noticing signs of discomposure which pointed to unnatural feelings and untruthful statements.

From Nevermore by Rolf Bolderwood

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