Synonyms

flustered

American

[fluhs-terd] / ˈflʌs tərd /

adjective

in a state of agitated or nervous confusion.

In the past, I have prepared to take exams feeling flustered and anxious, but now I am more confident in my abilities.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of fluster.

Other Word Forms

unflustered adjective

Etymology

Origin of flustered

fluster ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

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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