Uncomposed

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Lacking composure.

    "A person may express a sense of poise and composure in the presence of another or may appear nervous, anxious and uncomposed."

  2. 2
    Not having been composed. not-comparable

    "He also said that he had arranged for Coetmore to give the première of the as yet uncomposed concerto at the Capitol Theatre Dublin, with the concert being broadcast by Radio Éireann."

Example

More examples

"A person may express a sense of poise and composure in the presence of another or may appear nervous, anxious and uncomposed."

Etymology

From un- + composed.

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