be discomposed

[/bi ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊzd/]

verb

estar descomposto/desconcertado

1. to lose one's composure; to become confused, flustered, or emotionally disturbed

She was visibly discomposed when confronted with the accusation.

Ela estava visivelmente descomposta quando foi confrontada com a acusação.

2. to be thrown off balance emotionally or mentally

He tried not to be discomposed by the sudden interruption.

Ele tentou não ficar desconcertado pela interrupção repentina.

NYC Slang

thrown off / rattled / out of it

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

estar descomposto/desconcertado/perturbado

Common in formal and informal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

estar descomposto/ficar descomposto

Regional variation with emphasis on emotional state

São Paulo

estar descomposto/desorientado

Often used in business and professional contexts

Portugal

estar descomposto/perturbado/confuso

Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with slight variations in frequency

lose one's cool

lose one's composure

get flustered

be beside oneself

be out of sorts

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