discomposing
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Here, lines define the two figures while simultaneously discomposing and merging them.
From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2021
This last view is not popular, and when brought home to the invader has proved at times extremely discomposing.
From Where the Pavement Ends by Russell, John
When I faced her at the trench she reared, and whirled round, and pranced backwards in, considering the circumstances, a highly discomposing way.
From All on the Irish Shore Irish Sketches by Somerville, E. Oe. (Edith Oenone)
My word!" exclaimed Mr. Brimberly, retreating rather precipitately, "this is very discomposing, this is!
From The Definite Object A Romance of New York by Farnol, Jeffery
There is nothing quite so discomposing as the scornful rejection of proffers of self-seeking philanthropy.
From The Blue Goose by Nason, Frank Lewis
