discomposure

• Nom désignant un état de perturbation mentale ou émotionnelle, caractérisé par de l'anxiété, de la confusion et une perte de sang-froid. Peut aussi renvoyer à un tempérament agité et dépourvu de maîtrise de soi.

A noun referring to a state of anxious embarrassment or a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure.

indénombrable

1. Anxious embarrassmentC1formal

   A state of feeling uneasy, flustered, or socially awkward, often leading to visible nervousness.

   embarras anxieux

   • His sudden question caused her visible discomposure.
   • She tried to hide her discomposure during the interview.
   • The unexpected compliment led to a moment of discomposure.

   Synonymesabashmentagitationawkwardnesschagrinconfusionconsternationdiscomfitureembarrassmentflusternervousnessperturbationunease

   Antonymesaplombassurancecalmcomposureequanimitypoiseserenity

2. Lack of composureC1formal

   A mental state characterized by agitation, disturbance, or loss of calmness and self-control.

   perte de contenance

   • The speaker's discomposure was evident as he fumbled with his notes.
   • Despite his discomposure, he managed to finish the presentation.
   • The news threw her into a state of complete discomposure.

   Synonymesagitationconfusiondisquietdisturbanceflusternervousnessperturbationturmoiluneaseupset

   Antonymescalmnesscomposureequanimitypoiseserenity