Flustered

Quick meaning: Flustered is an adjective meaning Confused, befuddled, in a state of panic by having become overwrought with confusion.

Meaning

Confused, befuddled, in a state of panic by having become overwrought with confusion.

More Meanings

1. Emotionally overwhelmed or visibly embarrassed, especially in a sexual or romantic context.
2. simple past and past participle of fluster

Example Sentences

The speaker became quite flustered when she dropped all her notes.

Behind the scenes, Truss's camp feel positive too—claiming that while she stayed calm Sunak was “flustered”.

I ring her bell and I’m buzzed in. My Spanish teacher, Miss P – Ali – is standing in the doorway, looking flustered.

Synonyms for flustered

Depending on context, synonyms include discombobulated, flummoxed, fluttered, addle-pated, addled, addlepated.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include perturbed, discomposed, rattled, edgy, jumpy, jittery.

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