— discomposedly , adv. — discomposingly , adv.
/dis'keuhm pohz"/ , v.t., discomposed, discomposing .
1. to upset the order of; disarrange; disorder; unsettle: The breeze discomposed the bouquet.
2. to disturb the composure of; agitate; perturb: The bad news discomposed us.
[ 1475-85; DIS- 1 + COMPOSE ]
Syn. 2. discomfit, disconcert.