Flustrated

A2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈflʌstrˌeɪtɪd/

Definitions of flustrated

verb Past tense form of the verb 'flustrate', meaning to cause someone to feel a combination of flustered and frustrated.

Example Sentences

A1 She gets flustrated easily when things don't go according to plan.

A2 I often feel flustrated when I can't find my keys in the morning.

B1 The new software update has left many users feeling flustrated with its glitches.

B2 Despite her best efforts, she couldn't help but feel flustrated with the lack of progress.

C1 The CEO was flustrated with the slow growth of the company and demanded immediate action.

C2 After months of setbacks, he was starting to feel flustrated with the project's lack of success.

adjective Feeling a combination of flustered and frustrated; confused or agitated.

Example Sentences

A1 I felt flustrated when I couldn't find my keys.

A2 She became flustrated with the difficult math problem.

B1 The new software program left me feeling flustrated due to its complexity.

B2 After hours of trying to fix the broken machine, he was flustrated and ready to give up.

C1 The lack of communication between departments led to a flustrated team.

C2 Despite his expertise, he still felt flustrated by the lack of progress in the project.

Examples of flustrated in a Sentence

formal She became flustrated when the project deadline was moved up.

informal I get so flustrated when I can't find my keys in the morning.

slang My mom was flustrated with me for coming home late again.

figurative The puzzle was so difficult that it left me feeling flustrated and defeated.

Grammatical Forms of flustrated

past tense

flustrated

plural

flustrated

comparative

more flustrated

superlative

most flustrated

present tense

flustrate

future tense

will flustrate

perfect tense

have flustrated

continuous tense

is flustrating

singular

flustrated

positive degree

flustrated

infinitive

to flustrate

gerund

flustrating

participle

flustrated

Origin and Evolution of flustrated

First Known Use: 1950 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'flustrated' is believed to be a blend of 'flustered' and 'frustrated'. It likely originated from colloquial usage where individuals combined the two words to convey a sense of being both flustered and frustrated.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'flustrated' has gained recognition as a colloquial term to describe a state of being both flustered and frustrated. While not formally recognized in dictionaries, it is commonly used in informal settings to express a feeling of being overwhelmed or agitated.