fluster (Meaning)
fluster (n)
a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
fluster (v)
be flustered; behave in a confused manner
cause to be nervous or upset
fluster (v. t.)
To make hot and rosy, as with drinking; to heat; hence, to throw into agitation and confusion; to confuse; to muddle.
fluster (v. i.)
To be in a heat or bustle; to be agitated and confused.
fluster (n.)
Heat or glow, as from drinking; agitation mingled with confusion; disorder.
Synonyms & Antonyms of fluster
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- bother
- distraction
- delirium
- alarm
- nervous breakdown
- dudgeon
- agitation
- uproar
- ado
- alarum
- hand-wringing
- hysteria
- furor
- pique
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
fluster Sentence Examples
- The unexpected question flustered her, causing her to stammer and blush.
- His nervousness flustered him, making his speech stumble and incoherent.
- The sudden spotlight flustered the performer, temporarily throwing off her tempo.
- The unexpected compliment flustered her, leaving her feeling both flattered and embarrassed.
- The flustered parents tried to calm their crying newborn.
- The flustered employee struggled to explain the error to his supervisor.
- The sight of her flustered him like no other, causing his heart to race.
- The interviewer's piercing gaze flustered the candidate, making her answers less articulate.
- The flustered waitress dropped the tray of dishes with a resounding crash.
- The flustered student forgot the answer to an easy question, sending ripples of laughter through the classroom.
FAQs About the word fluster
a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset, be flustered; behave in a confused manner, cause to be nervous or upsetTo make hot and rosy, as with drinki
huff, fuss, sweat,panic, twitter, pother, fret, lather, swelter, swivet
confidence, aplomb, aplomb, self-confidence, assurance, confidence, assurance, poise, coolness, poise
The unexpected question flustered her, causing her to stammer and blush.
His nervousness flustered him, making his speech stumble and incoherent.
The sudden spotlight flustered the performer, temporarily throwing off her tempo.
The unexpected compliment flustered her, leaving her feeling both flattered and embarrassed.
