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discomposed

adj · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Uneasy or disturbed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1768, Oliver Goldsmith, The Good-Natur'd Man, 1792, The Good Natured Man, John Bell, page 80, Zounds, sir, but I am discomposed, and will be discomposed. To be treated thus!—Who am I?—Was it for this I have been dreaded both by inns and outs!

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Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

simple past and past participle of discompose

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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3

adjective

Meaning 3

having your composure disturbed

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • looked about with a wandering and discomposed air

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: composed

History

Etymology

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