mispoise

/mɪsˈpoʊz/

Definitions

1. verb

to lose one’s poise or composure, typically due to shock or surprise

“She mispoised when she saw her ex-boyfriend at the party.”

2. noun

a state of losing one’s poise or composure

“Her mispoise was evident from her shaken demeanor.”

Synonyms

  • discomposure
  • fluster

Antonyms

  • composure
  • poise