fluster
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
noun
Origin of fluster
Synonyms for fluster
Related Words for flustered
mystify, perplex, bewilder, discombobulate, nonplus, confuse, muddle, distract, confound, agitate, unhinge, discompose, ruffle, disturb, frustrate, rattle, disquiet, bother, puzzle, exciteExamples from the Web for flustered
Contemporary Examples of flustered
It's important that though she's flustered she knows his number and stands up to him as his equal.
Flustered, I typed “iTunes” into the tiny oblong search box to see how many charges there were in total.
Woman Finds Mysterious Charges on Her iTunes Bill: A Modern Whodunit!Nancy Neufeld Callaway
January 31, 2014
On the phone, Walt is flustered—he says “bug up his butt” instead of “stick”—but Skyler buys it.
Latest ‘Breaking Bad’ Episode, ‘Ozymandias,’ Is Most Action-Packed YetAndrew Romano
September 16, 2013
As a flustered Ally regales the encounter, a flashback reveals the entire, surprisingly explicit soap-and-squeegee affair.
The 'Reign' Steamy Stairwell Shocker & TV’s 13 Dirtiest Sex Scenes (VIDEO)Kevin Fallon
October 11, 2012
Flustered at the lobby full of black people, the ad men discuss how best to handle the situation.
Historical Examples of flustered
Now, when I'm arrested for speeding, I'm not in the least flustered—oh, not a little bit!
Within the LawMarvin Dana
"It's all right, Fannie," Aggie said hastily to the flustered maid.
Within the LawMarvin Dana
His waistcoat was red, and he wore knee-breeches, but his aspect was flustered.
The Secret AgentJoseph Conrad
He was too flustered to do more than return the pressure of the small, firm hand.
The DownfallEmile Zola
I was so flustered and—and tickled to see her that I forgot everything, manners and all.
Thankful's InheritanceJoseph C. Lincoln