Flustered

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈflʌstərd/

Definitions of flustered

verb To make someone agitated, confused, or nervous.

Example Sentences

A1 She flustered when she realized she was late for the meeting.

A2 The new student flustered when asked to introduce themselves in front of the class.

B1 The presenter flustered during the Q&A session when she couldn't answer a question.

B2 He flustered when he realized he had forgotten his speech for the important presentation.

C1 The experienced politician never flustered during debates, no matter how tough the questions were.

C2 Despite the unexpected turn of events, the CEO remained calm and composed, never allowing himself to fluster.

adjective Feeling or showing agitation, confusion, or nervousness.

Example Sentences

A1 She felt flustered when she couldn't find her keys.

A2 The new student was flustered by all the different rules and regulations.

B1 The presenter became flustered when the microphone stopped working during the presentation.

B2 Despite feeling flustered, she managed to remain calm and composed during the emergency.

C1 The politician appeared flustered during the debate, struggling to answer the tough questions.

C2 Even in high-pressure situations, she never seemed to get flustered and always maintained her professionalism.

Examples of flustered in a Sentence

formal She became flustered when asked to present the report in front of the board members.

informal He always gets flustered whenever he has to speak in public.

slang I was so flustered during the interview, I couldn't even remember my own name!

figurative The unexpected news left her feeling flustered, like a whirlwind of emotions swirling inside.

Grammatical Forms of flustered

past tense

flustered

plural

flustered

comparative

more flustered

superlative

most flustered

present tense

fluster

future tense

will fluster

perfect tense

have flustered

continuous tense

is flustering

singular

flustered

positive degree

flustered

infinitive

to fluster

gerund

flustering

participle

flustered

Origin and Evolution of flustered

First Known Use: 1548 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'flustered' originated from the Middle English word 'flustren' which meant to be agitated or confused.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'flustered' has retained its meaning of being in a state of agitation or confusion, but has become more commonly used in modern English to describe a state of emotional distress or disarray.