discomposure
discomposure · discomposures
The state of being discomposedThe state of being discomposed.
» Is he not a man of complete virtue, who feels no discomposure though men may take no note of him?
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2 senses(countable, uncountable)The state of being discomposed.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)Discordance; disagreement of parts.
More definitions
- a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure
- anxious embarrassment
Examples
1 sentencesIs he not a man of complete virtue, who feels no discomposure though men may take no note of him?
Forms
plural: discomposures| Singular | discomposure |
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regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- anxious embarrassment:discomfituredisconcertiondisconcertment
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelateddiscompose
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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