discomposure

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They are single images, enumerations of ordinary objects�a battered pair of black shoes, a stoneware jug, or a bunch of asparagus tied in blue paper set down with an odd, veiled discomposure.

From Time Magazine Archive

“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

On entering Mrs. Richards's pretty flower-scented little saloon, they were startled and somewhat embarrassed at finding that lady in tears, and Major Dalrymple walking about the room with very evident symptoms of discomposure.

From The Vicar of Wrexhill by Trollope, Mrs