Discompose

Pronunciation: /dɪskəmˈpoʊz/

Definitions of discompose

verb to disturb the composure of; agitate or perturb

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise discomposed the baby, making her cry.

A2 I didn't want to discompose my friend, so I kept the bad news to myself.

B1 The unexpected arrival of guests discomposed the host, who was not prepared.

B2 She tried not to let the criticism discompose her during the presentation.

C1 Despite the chaos around her, she remained composed and did not let anything discompose her.

C2 His calm demeanor never allowed anything to discompose him, even in the most stressful situations.

Examples of discompose in a Sentence

formal The unexpected news seemed to discompose the board members during the meeting.

informal I don't want to discompose you, but I need to talk to you about something important.

slang She didn't mean to discompose you, she's just really stressed out.

figurative The haunting melody seemed to discompose her, stirring up long-forgotten emotions.

Grammatical Forms of discompose

• past tense: discomposed
• plural: discomposes
• comparative: more discomposed
• superlative: most discomposed
• present tense: discompose
• future tense: will discompose
• perfect tense: has discomposed
• continuous tense: is discomposing
• singular: discomposes
• positive degree: discomposed
• infinitive: to discompose
• gerund: discomposing
• participle: discomposed

Origin and Evolution of discompose

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'discompose' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'descomposier' which means 'to put out of order'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'discompose' has evolved to mean to disturb the composure of someone, causing unease or agitation. It is commonly used in literature and formal writing to describe a state of emotional or mental unrest.