flustered
Word-form referencesfluster
Adjective
Confused, befuddled, in a state of panic by having become overwrought with confusion.
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The speaker became quite flustered when she dropped all her notes.
Behind the scenes, Truss's camp feel positive too—claiming that while she stayed calm Sunak was “flustered”.
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I ring her bell and I’m buzzed in. My Spanish teacher, Miss P – Ali – is standing in the doorway, looking flustered.
Emotionally overwhelmed or visibly embarrassed, especially in a sexual or romantic context.
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Emotionally overwhelmed or visibly embarrassed, especially in a sexual or romantic context. Mildly turned on, mildly horny.
Usage- broadly
Adjective
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (‘rattled’ is an informal term)
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