adj
flustered
adj
1
Confused and agitated, especially from sudden pressure or embarrassment.
"She got flustered when the interviewer asked an unexpected question."
"He became visibly flustered trying to find his ticket."
How to Use Flustered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishConfused and a bit panicked, usually because too much is happening at once or you've been caught off guard.
Common pairings
get flustered
visibly flustered
Word Forms
more flustered comparative, most flustered superlative
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