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Definitions

flustered

[fluhs-terd] / ˈflʌs tərd /
ADJECTIVE
agitated
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ADJECTIVE
embarrassed
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Antonyms
STRONG




ADJECTIVE
hot and bothered
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ADJECTIVE
perturbed
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ADJECTIVE
shaken
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Example Sentences

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A flustered Davidson then asked the officers what they’ve learned from the meeting.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

Clearly flustered, she was broken for a third time, to love, as the Ukrainian raced to 5-1 with a fifth double fault of the match gifting Svitolina another break and the set in 29 minutes.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

But I’m flustered by how relentless her focus is.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

Before Riordan could utter a word to what he feared might be a flustered 21-year-old, Yesavage spoke up first.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

As he stepped out into the yard under the sun, Seth wondered how much of what he had heard had actually been something chasing him, and how much had been invented by his flustered imagination.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull