Discomposed

/ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊzd/ adjective

Definition

Feeling upset, anxious, or lacking composure; emotionally disturbed or rattled.

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of 'discompose.' It became an adjective in English to describe someone's emotional state after being disturbed.

Kelly Says

You can spot a discomposed person in a crowd—they're the ones whose body language betrays their nerves. Actors call this 'breaking character,' but in real life it just means your anxiety has become visible.

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