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Discomposed

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dis·com·pose  (dskm-pz)
tr.v. dis·com·posed, dis·com·pos·ing, dis·com·pos·es
1. To disturb the composure or calm of; perturb.
2. To put into a state of disorder.
discom·posed·ly (-pzd-l) adv.
discom·posing·ly adv.
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Adj.1.discomposed - having your composure disturbed; "looked about with a wandering and discomposed air"
agitated - troubled emotionally and usually deeply; "agitated parents"
undignified - lacking dignity
composed - serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress; "the performer seemed completely composed as she stepped onto the stage"; "I felt calm and more composed than I had in a long time"


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At these words Mrs Bridget discomposed her features with a smile (a thing very unusual to her).
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Old Sharon was not in the least discomposed by this fresh check.
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