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Synonyms & Similar Words
agitated
anxious
bewildered
confused
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disconcerted
distraught
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frantic
frenzied
fussed
harassed
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irate
muddled
nervy
perplexed
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shaken
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worried
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exasperated
fidgety
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querulous
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worked up
Meaning of Flustered
The primary meaning of the word "Flustered" is being upset or distracted, often due to feeling anxious or embarrassed.
Definitions
- Feeling anxious or upset, typically because of something that has happened or is happening
- * Feeling embarrassed or self-conscious, often resulting in a loss of composure
Etymology of Flustered
The word "Flustered" originated in the mid-17th century, likely as a frequentative form of the verb "fluster", which is possibly related to the obsolete word "flustr", meaning "to make a fuss" or "to be in a flurry"
Historically, the term has been used to describe a range of emotional states, from mild irritation to extreme distress
Example Uses
- She was flustered by the sudden attention and struggled to respond to the questions
- * The flustered manager tried to calm down the angry customer
- * After receiving the unexpected news, he was flustered and couldn't concentrate on his work