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flustered

Flustered (adj) means Confused and agitated, especially from sudden pressure or embarrassment. Example: “She got flustered when the interviewer asked an unexpected question.”

adj
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Confused and agitated, especially from sudden pressure or embarrassment.
"She got flustered when the interviewer asked an unexpected question."
"He became visibly flustered trying to find his ticket."

How to use flustered

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishConfused and a bit panicked, usually because too much is happening at once or you've been caught off guard.

Common pairings
get flustered visibly flustered

Word forms

more flustered comparative, most flustered superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “flustered” mean?

The word “flustered” means confused and agitated, especially from sudden pressure or embarrassment. In plain terms, confused and a bit panicked, usually because too much is happening at once or you've been caught off guard.

How do you use “flustered” in a sentence?

Here is “flustered” used in a sentence: “She got flustered when the interviewer asked an unexpected question.”

What part of speech is “flustered”?

“Flustered” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of flustered?

"flustered" (adj) means confused and agitated, especially from sudden pressure or embarrassment.

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