Pronunciation: /ˈflʌstər/

Definitions of fluster

noun a state of agitated confusion or excitement

Example Sentences

A1 I was in a fluster when I couldn't find my keys.

A2 She was in a fluster trying to finish her homework before the deadline.

B1 The unexpected news put him in a fluster as he tried to process it.

B2 The fluster caused by the last-minute changes made the team struggle to adapt.

C1 Despite being in a fluster, she managed to handle the situation with grace.

C2 Her fluster was evident as she tried to juggle multiple tasks at once.

verb to make someone agitated or confused

Example Sentences

A1 She flustered easily when speaking in front of a group.

A2 The unexpected question flustered him during the job interview.

B1 The new responsibility flustered her at first, but she quickly adapted.

B2 The sudden change in plans flustered the team, but they managed to regroup and move forward.

C1 Despite the chaos, the experienced manager remained calm and unflustered.

C2 Her ability to stay composed in high-pressure situations never ceased to amaze her colleagues.

Examples of fluster in a Sentence

formal The speaker remained composed and unruffled, despite the attempts to fluster them.

informal Don't let their questions fluster you, just take your time and answer confidently.

slang She was totally flustered when he unexpectedly showed up at the party.

figurative The sudden change in plans completely flustered her, throwing off her entire day.

Grammatical Forms of fluster

past tense

flustered

plural

flusters

comparative

more flustered

superlative

most flustered

present tense

fluster

future tense

will fluster

perfect tense

have flustered

continuous tense

is flustering

singular

fluster

positive degree

flustered

infinitive

to fluster

gerund

flustering

participle

flustered

Origin and Evolution of fluster

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'fluster' originated from Old Norse 'flaustra' which means to be in a state of confusion or agitation.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fluster' has retained its meaning of being in a state of agitation or confusion, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe a state of disarray or disorganization.