discompose — to disturb the calmness or peace of mind; to make someone feel anxious or unsettled
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to disturb the calmness or peace of mind; to make someone feel anxious or unsettled
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/
Korean meaning: 마음의 평정을 어지럽히다, 불안하게 하다, 당황하게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 디스컴**포우**즈
Example Sentences
- The magician's trick completely discomposed the skeptical scientist.
- Nothing could discompose the zen master, not even a fire alarm during meditation.
- The formal dinner party's strict etiquette discomposed the casual teenager.
discompose
VERB//ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz//
to disturb the calmness or peace of mind; to make someone feel anxious or unsettled
Loud phone call discomposes peaceful library students
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What she tried to compose, the cameras expose, leaving her mind discomposed!
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Origin
From 17th century French 'décomposer', combining the Latin prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart/reverse' with 'compose' meaning 'to arrange or calm'.
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“The magician's trick completely discomposed the skeptical scientist.”
“Nothing could discompose the zen master, not even a fire alarm during meditation.”
“The formal dinner party's strict etiquette discomposed the casual teenager.”
“Her cat's sudden appearance on the video call discomposed the serious business meeting.”
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