Synonyms for discomposure


Grammar : Noun
Spell : dis-kuh m-poh-zher
Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɪs kəmˈpoʊ ʒər


Définition of discomposure

  • noun agitation
Example sentences :
  • "I say, I must look into that," said Atherstone, with discomposure.
  • Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward
  • Kirsty's laughter blew Steenie's discomposure away, and he too laughed.
  • Extract from : « Heather and Snow » by George MacDonald
  • He could not have expected to meet her here; and his discomposure was obvious.
  • Extract from : « Deerbrook » by Harriet Martineau
  • Though they walked in silence, Bob did not guess her discomposure.
  • Extract from : « The Fighting Edge » by William MacLeod Raine
  • His face remained grave, but without the least trace of discomposure.
  • Extract from : « The Reef » by Edith Wharton
  • Lady Blandish smiled, but the baronet's discomposure was not to be concealed.
  • Extract from : « The Ordeal of Richard Feverel, Complete » by George Meredith
  • He stood before her in the discomposure of her again thus appearing to fail him.
  • Extract from : « The Two Magics » by Henry James
  • Britt demanded, and the query made for the young man's discomposure.
  • Extract from : « When Egypt Went Broke » by Holman Day
  • Quinlan underwent an hours ordeal without the shadow of discomposure.
  • Extract from : « Short Sixes » by H. C. Bunner
  • To Shelleys disappointment and discomposure Godwin was away from home.
  • Extract from : « The Real Shelley, Vol. II (of 2) » by John Cordy Jeaffreson

Antonyms for discomposure

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