discomposure
Example Sentences
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“It’s good to be back,” Call said, covering the old man’s discomposure.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
When I came down again, I found Joe and Orlick sweeping up, without any other traces of discomposure than a slit in one of Orlick’s nostrils, which was neither expressive nor ornamental.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
And, taking her hand, he would have given it to Mr. Darcy, who, though extremely surprised, was not unwilling to receive it, when she instantly drew back, and said with some discomposure to Sir William,
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Whatever she felt within, however, she managed to show no outward trace of discomposure.
From Pink Gods and Blue Demons by Cynthia Stockley
The Duke started as I mentioned the name and glanced keenly at me as it seemed to me in much discomposure.
From By Right of Sword by Arthur W. (Arthur Williams) Marchmont
