fluster
Americanverb (used with object)
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to put into a state of agitated confusion.
His constant criticism flustered me.
- Synonyms:
- disturb, disconcert, bewilder, upset
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to excite and confuse with drink.
verb (used without object)
noun
verb
noun
Etymology
Origin of fluster
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English flostren; bluster, Old Norse flaustra “to hurry”
Example Sentences
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He was so flustered that he was still getting dressed in the car as he drove.
From Los Angeles Times
“One of the key and critical sequences,” McVay said of that late first-half hammer, which led to a dazzling third quarter that finished the flustered Lions.
From Los Angeles Times
Ama, however, doesn’t seem discouraged or flustered by the news of her own death.
From Literature
“But—but...that is nonsense! Poppycock! There are no miserable girls at Swanburne,” Penelope said, now quite flustered.
From Literature
Simon sounded flustered, and kept staring at his shoes.
From Literature
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