flustered

[ fluhs-terd ]

adjective

1. 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

1. the simple past tense and past participle of fluster ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·flus·tered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of flustered¹

fluster ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Videos from the event show her getting flustered on stage as she appears to mess up a note.

From BBC

"Today’s young women know that neurotic isn’t cute. Cute isn’t cute. Neither is flustered, madcap, zany, flighty, flaky, harried or hapless - all adjectives that apply to Bridget."

From BBC

The meeting came hours after Harris wrongfooted a flustered Trump in their first nationally televised debate.

From Salon

Once again, a flustered Trump failed to capitalise on her policy flip flops being raised directly.

From BBC

Her character isn’t hyper-polished; instead, she’s allowed to look flustered and raw, a rarity in a genre dominated by smooth, invincible heroines.

From BBC

Related Words

• agitated
• changeable
• changing
• complicated
• confused
• disturbed
• insecure
• perilous
• perturbed
• precarious
• rattled
• restless
• shaky
• shifting
• tense
• ticklish
• troubled
• uncertain
• uneasy
• unnerved