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fluster

[ fluhs-ter ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to put into a state of agitated confusion:

    His constant criticism flustered me.

    Synonyms: disturb, disconcert, bewilder, upset

  2. to excite and confuse with drink.


verb (used without object)

  1. to become agitatedly confused.

noun

  1. nervous excitement or confusion.

    Synonyms: distraction, bewilderment, upset, agitation, turmoil

fluster

/ ˈflʌstə /

verb

  1. to make or become confused, nervous, or upset
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a state of confusion or agitation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fluster1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English flostren; bluster, Old Norse flaustra “to hurry”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fluster1

C15: probably of Scandinavian origen; compare Icelandic flaustr to hurry, flaustra to bustle
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Example Sentences

They looked flustered when they fell behind in the second half, something we have not seen very often recently, and United's attacking threat continued to rattle them.

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She seemed flustered by the sheer level of interest the case generated.

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Videos from the event show her getting flustered on stage as she appears to mess up a note.

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"Today’s young women know that neurotic isn’t cute. Cute isn’t cute. Neither is flustered, madcap, zany, flighty, flaky, harried or hapless - all adjectives that apply to Bridget."

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The meeting came hours after Harris wrongfooted a flustered Trumpov in their first nationally televised debate.

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