fluster

[ fluhs-ter ]

/ ˈflʌs tər /

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verb (used with object)

to put into a state of agitated confusion: His constant criticism flustered me.

to excite and confuse with drink.

verb (used without object)

to become agitatedly confused.

noun

nervous excitement or confusion.

OTHER WORDS FOR fluster

1 upset, bewilder, disconcert, disturb.

4 turmoil, agitation, upset, bewilderment, distraction.

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Origin of fluster

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English flostren; cf. bluster, Old Norse flaustra “to hurry”

Words nearby fluster

Flushing, flush left, flushometer, flush right, flushwork, fluster, flustered, flustrated, flute, fluted, fluter

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How to use fluster in a sentence

He recalls bad dates, good brothers, the process of coming out, and the fluster of being outed.
‘Unfortunately True Stories’ will tug at your soul|Terri Schlichenmeyer|March 25, 2022|Washington Blade
There was no longer any fluster of doubt and hesitation in his manner.
A Houseful of Girls|Sarah Tytler
The three sisters took care of themselves and their house with the elegant ease and lack of fluster of gentlewomen born and bred.
The Yates Pride|Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
The Doctor said that he should himself bear them company, leaving the "younger men" to "fume and fluster and explore."
East Angels|Constance Fenimore Woolson

For all his affectation of leisureliness and her obvious fluster, no doubt about it, Joe was gaining on her.
The Magnetic North|Elizabeth Robins (C. E. Raimond)
Thus you will have plenty of time to make it to suit you, with no one to look on and fluster or confuse you.
Crayon and Character: Truth Made Clear Through Eye and Ear|B.J. Griswold

British Dictionary definitions for fluster

fluster

/ (ˈflʌstə) /

verb

to make or become confused, nervous, or upset

noun

a state of confusion or agitation

Word Origin for fluster

C15: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic flaustr to hurry, flaustra to bustle

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