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- [fluhs-ter]
- /ˈflʌs tər/
- /ˈflʌs.təd/
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- [fluhs-ter]
- /ˈflʌs tər/
Definitions of flustered word
- verb with object flustered to put into a state of agitated confusion: His constant criticism flustered me. 1
- verb with object flustered to excite and confuse with drink. 1
- verb without object flustered to become agitatedly confused. 1
- noun flustered nervous excitement or confusion. 1
- noun flustered Confused, befuddled, in a state of panic by having become overwrought with confusion. 1
- adjective flustered in a state of confusion or agitation 0
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Origin of flustered
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English flostren; cf. bluster, Old Norse flaustra to hurry
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Parts of speech for Flustered
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flustered popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
flustered usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flustered
adjective flustered
- het up — indignant; irate; upset: She was really het up about the new city tax.
- harassed — stressed, tormented
- agitated — If someone is agitated, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- nervous — highly excitable; unnaturally or acutely uneasy or apprehensive: to become nervous under stress.
- rattled — to give out or cause a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds, as in consequence of agitation and repeated concussions: The windows rattled in their frames.
Antonyms for flustered
adjective flustered
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
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