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discomposed

Other forms: discomposedly

Definitions of discomposed
  1. adjective
    having your composure disturbed
    “looked about with a wandering and discomposed air”
    synonyms:
    agitated
    troubled emotionally and usually deeply
    abashed, chagrined, embarrassed
    feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious
    blushful, blushing, red-faced
    having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
    bothered, daunted, fazed
    caused to show discomposure
    discombobulated, disconcerted
    having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
    flustered, hot and bothered, perturbed, rattled
    thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term)
    unstrung
    emotionally upset
    undignified
    lacking dignity
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    antonyms:
    composed
    serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
    unagitated
    not agitated or disturbed emotionally
    calm, serene, tranquil, unagitated
    not agitated; without losing self-possession
    imperturbable, unflappable
    not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
    collected, equanimous, poised, self-collected, self-contained, self-possessed
    in full control of your faculties
    cool, coolheaded, nerveless
    marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional
    unflurried, unflustered, unperturbed, unruffled
    free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
    dignified
    having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
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