Discomposed

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkɑmpoʊzd/

Definitions of discomposed

verb to disturb the composure of; unsettle; disconcert

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise discomposed the baby and made her cry.

A2 She was discomposed by the unexpected news and didn't know how to react.

B1 The sudden change in plans discomposed him, but he quickly adapted.

B2 The criticism from his boss discomposed him, but he remained composed in front of his colleagues.

C1 Despite the chaos around her, she remained unflustered and not discomposed.

C2 His ability to stay calm in stressful situations never allowed him to be discomposed.

Examples of discomposed in a Sentence

formal The news of the company's bankruptcy discomposed the shareholders.

informal She was discomposed by the unexpected visitor at her door.

slang I was totally discomposed when I realized I had forgotten my wallet at home.

figurative The discomposed puzzle pieces represented the chaos in his mind.

Grammatical Forms of discomposed

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

Origin and Evolution of discomposed

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'discomposed' originated from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and the word 'composed' meaning 'calm and in control'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'discomposed' has retained its original meaning of being agitated or disturbed, but has also come to be used in a more general sense of being disorganized or unsettled.