aflutter

[uh-fluht-er] / əˈflʌt ər /

ADJECTIVE

fearful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afraid agitated anxious frightened hesitant jittery nervous panicky scared shy skittish tense timid uneasy

WEAK

aghast chicken chickenhearted diffident discomposed disquieted disturbed fainthearted goose-bumpy have cold feet in a dither intimidated jumpy lily-livered mousy nerveless nervy perturbed phobic pusillanimous quivery rabbity running scared shaky sheepish shrinking solicitous spineless timorous tremulous unmanly weak-kneed worried yellow

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bold brave calm composed confident cool easygoing extroverted fearless happy laid-back unafraid unworried

WEAK

courageous good inapprehensive nice pleasant unfearful

Example Sentences

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The Super Bowl might not always conjure romantic vibes, but the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce whirlwind has hearts aflutter.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

"Designers got crafty this season," noted Drapers, "and the Paris runways were aflutter with super-size lace and broderie anglaise designs for SS24".

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2023

Markets had expected hawkishness, but were set aflutter last week when council member Klass Knot cast doubt on the need for hikes beyond July.

From Reuters • Jul. 27, 2023

My heart was aflutter as I drove home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2023

Pickett hopped out of the saddle, ringlets aflutter as he jumped.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara

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