Discomposed

C2 16+

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.