Discomposingly

/ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊzɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that disturbs or unsettles someone; in a manner designed to or likely to cause discomposure.

Etymology

From 'discomposing' + -ly. Adverbial form describing how an action is performed in an unsettling manner.

Kelly Says

This adverb captures the intent or effect of doing something in a deliberately or naturally unsettling way—'he smiled discomposingly' implies his smile had an odd, unsettling quality to it.

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