Discomposing

/ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Causing someone to lose their composure or feel disturbed; unsettling or frustrating.

Etymology

Present participle of 'discompose,' functioning as an adjective. Describes actions or things that actively cause discomposure.

Kelly Says

A 'discomposing' situation is one where your own reaction surprises you—like when a discomposing question from an interviewer suddenly makes you realize you don't know your own answer as well as you thought.

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