What's the difference between discomposed and discomposure?

Discomposed


Definition:

  • (imp. & p. p.) of Discompose
  • (a.) Disordered; disturbed; disquieted.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) One chronically discomposed self-structure, defining itself as polluted and helpless, trembles with the appalling imagery of historical and imminent community disasters.
  • (2) She is incompetent, foolish, and no good in a sickroom – "coming into the room with an elaborate caution, calculated to discompose the nerves of an invalid rather more than the entry of a horse-soldier at full gallop" – very unhelpful given the amount of illness and nursing occurring in the oeuvre.

Discomposure


Definition:

  • (n.) The state of being discomposed; disturbance; disorder; agitation; perturbation.
  • (n.) Discordance; disagreement of parts.

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Words possibly related to "discomposed"

Words possibly related to "discomposure"