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discomposure

[dis-kuhm-poh-zher] / ˌdɪs kəmˈpoʊ ʒər /


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“It’s good to be back,” Call said, covering the old man’s discomposure.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

When I came down again, I found Joe and Orlick sweeping up, without any other traces of discomposure than a slit in one of Orlick’s nostrils, which was neither expressive nor ornamental.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

And, taking her hand, he would have given it to Mr. Darcy, who, though extremely surprised, was not unwilling to receive it, when she instantly drew back, and said with some discomposure to Sir William,

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

I noticed, too, a certain deliberateness in the indifference of his walk, a certain intention in the discomposure.

From Lawrence Clavering by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason

Master Bertie gave me no time for hesitation, but, holding my arm, urged me on to where the ostler stood awaiting the event with a face of much discomposure.

From The Story of Francis Cludde by Stanley John Weyman


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