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单词 unpoised
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Definition of unpoised in English:

unpoised

adjective (ˌ)ʌnˈpɔɪzd
  • 1Not poised; unbalanced, not held in equilibrium. Also in later use: not (or no longer) held in readiness or expectation.

  • 2Of a person, his or her behaviour, etc.: lacking composure or self-assurance; unsettled, impetuous.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Fowler (d. 1612), writer and courtier. From un- + poised.

Definition of unpoised in US English:

unpoised

adjective(ˌ)ʌnˈpɔɪzd
  • 1Not poised; unbalanced, not held in equilibrium. Also in later use: not (or no longer) held in readiness or expectation.

  • 2Of a person, his or her behaviour, etc.: lacking composure or self-assurance; unsettled, impetuous.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Fowler (d. 1612), writer and courtier. From un- + poised.

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