"noncomposure" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From non- + composure. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|non|composure}} non- + composure Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} noncomposure (uncountable)
  1. Lack of composure; The quality of being upset or worked up. Tags: uncountable
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