CEFR C1

discomposure

noun

Meaning

A feeling of being disturbed, agitated, or embarrassed; a state of mental unease.

Examples

She tried to hide her discomposure when her phone rang loudly during the quiet meeting.
The unexpected question caused a moment of discomposure in the usually confident speaker.

Synonyms: unease, agitation, fluster, perturbation

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discomposure (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊʒər/

Definition

A feeling of being disturbed, agitated, or embarrassed; a state of mental unease.

Examples

She tried to hide her discomposure when her phone rang loudly during the quiet meeting.
The unexpected question caused a moment of discomposure in the usually confident speaker.
His sudden laughter brought a slight discomposure to the serious atmosphere of the room.

How to Use discomposure

show discomposure (collocation): To reveal a state of unease or embarrassment. — "He tried not to show any discomposure despite the difficult questions."
feel discomposure (collocation): To experience a feeling of being disturbed or agitated. — "She couldn't help but feel a sense of discomposure when she realized her mistake."

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