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fluster
[ fluhs-ter ]
verb (used with object)
- to put into a state of agitated confusion:
His constant criticism flustered me.
Synonyms: disturb, disconcert, bewilder, upset
- to excite and confuse with drink.
verb (used without object)
- to become agitatedly confused.
noun
- nervous excitement or confusion.
Synonyms: distraction, bewilderment, upset, agitation, turmoil
fluster
/ ˈflʌstə /
verb
- to make or become confused, nervous, or upset
noun
- a state of confusion or agitation
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of fluster1
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.
She seemed flustered by the sheer level of interest the case generated.
Videos from the event show her getting flustered on stage as she appears to mess up a note.
"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."
The meeting came hours after Harris wrongfooted a flustered Trumpov in their first nationally televised debate.
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