Fluster

usgb/ˈflʌstər/
verb

To make someone nervous and confused.

The sudden attention flustered him.
Visual representation of "fluster" - To make someone nervous and confused.

Often appears as...

  • be/get flustered
  • flustered response
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Visual representation of "fluster"
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Social Situations

Use 'fluster' to describe someone's reaction to embarrassing or unexpected social interactions.

Illustration for Social Situations
He was flustered when he couldn't remember her name.
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Temporary State

'Fluster' generally implies a temporary loss of composure, not a lasting trait.

Illustration for Temporary State
She was flustered during the interview but later relaxed.
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Sudden Change

The word 'fluster' suggests a quick shift from calm to nervous due to a specific event or pressure.

Illustration for Sudden Change
The pop quiz flustered the entire class.
Visual representation of the word "Fluster"

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