fluster

[fluhs-ter] / ˈflʌs tər /

NOUN

nervous excitement, confusion

Synonyms

STRONG

agitation brouhaha commotion disturbance dither flap flurry flutter furor ruffle state to-do turmoil

Antonyms

STRONG

calm calmness order peace quiet tranquility

VERB

upset, perturb

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitate bewilder confound confuse discombobulate distract muddle mystify nonplus perplex unhinge

STRONG

addle bother craze discompose disquiet disturb excite flip flurry frustrate fuddle hassle heat hurry puzzle rattle ruffle spook

WEAK

get to make nervous make waves psych stir up throw off balance work up

Antonyms

STRONG

calm comfort compose help pacify quiet soothe

WEAK

settle

Example Sentences

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After she says she is, in a flustered tone, he sarcastically asks: “You don’t sound sure. Want to make a phone call?”

From The Wall Street Journal

“Russell and I . . . Yes, we were . . . dating,” I stammered, flustered again at the wrong-sounding word.

From Literature

The fluster that I felt back in the station has developed into irritation here on the train, now that I can’t so easily walk away.

From Literature

I can’t risk getting flustered by talking about the test material now.

From Literature

Calvin entered the upstairs bedroom and encountered five flustered females.

From Literature