Dis·com·pose v. t. [imp. & p. p. Discomposed p. pr. & vb. n. Discomposing.]
1. To disarrange; to interfere with; to disturb; to disorder; to unsettle; to break up.
Or discomposed the headdress of a prude. --Pope.
2. To throw into disorder; to ruffle; to destroy the composure or equanimity; to agitate.
Opposition . . . discomposeth the mind's serenity. --Glanvill.
3. To put out of place or service; to discharge; to displace. [Obs.]
Syn: -- To disorder; derange; unsettle; disturb; disconcert; agitate; ruffle; fret; vex.
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Dis·com·posed a. Disordered; disturbed; disquieted. -- Dis*com*pos*ed*ly adv. -- Dis*com*pos*ed*ness, n.
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discomposed
adj : having your composure disturbed; "looked about with a
wandering and discomposed air" [ant: composed]