Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
discompose
verb
/ˌdɪs.kəmˈpoʊz/
Definition
To disturb the order or arrangement of something; to unsettle or make someone uneasy or anxious.
Examples
- Her sudden entrance seemed to discompose him during the meeting.
- When the storm hit, it discomposed the carefully arranged picnic.
- The unexpected news discomposed the entire team, leaving them speechless.
Meaning
Discompose refers to the act of causing someone to lose their calmness or organization. It can apply to both physical arrangements and emotional states.
Synonyms
- upset
- disturb
- unsettle
- fluster
- disconcert
