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- [dis-kuh m-poh-zher]
- /ˌdɪs kəmˈpoʊ ʒər/
- /ˌdɪs.kəm.ˈpəʊʒ.ə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-kuh m-poh-zher]
- /ˌdɪs kəmˈpoʊ ʒər/
Definitions of discomposure word
- noun discomposure the state of being discomposed; disorder; agitation; perturbation. 1
- noun discomposure The state or feeling of being disturbed or agitated; agitation. 1
- noun discomposure being flustered 1
- noun discomposure The state of being discomposed. 0
- noun discomposure (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Discordance; disagreement of parts. 0
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Origin of discomposure
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; dis-1 + composure
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Parts of speech for Discomposure
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
discomposure popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
discomposure usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discomposure
noun discomposure
- perturbation — the act of perturbing.
- abashment — to destroy the self-confidence, poise, or self-possession of; disconcert; make ashamed or embarrassed: to abash someone by sneering.
- confusion — If there is confusion about something, it is not clear what the true situation is, especially because people believe different things.
- uneasiness — not easy in body or mind; uncomfortable; restless; disturbed; perturbed.
- discomfiture — Archaic. defeat in battle; rout.
Antonyms for discomposure
noun discomposure
- order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
- organization — the act or process of organizing.
- method — a procedure, technique, or way of doing something, especially in accordance with a definite plan: There are three possible methods of repairing this motor.
- system — an assemblage or combination of things or parts forming a complex or unitary whole: a mountain system; a railroad system.
- organisation — the act or process of organizing.
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