flustered

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. in a state of agitation or confusion
v. to become agitated or confused

Phrases & Collocations

flustered state

Example Sentences

She felt flustered when she realized she was running late for the meeting.

He became flustered during the presentation and forgot his lines.

The unexpected question left her feeling flustered and unsure how to respond.

Trying to juggle multiple tasks at once can leave you feeling flustered.

The sudden change in plans left everyone feeling flustered and disoriented.

She was so flustered by the unexpected visitor that she forgot to offer them a drink.

Feeling flustered, he struggled to find the right words to express his thoughts.

The complicated instructions left the students feeling flustered and overwhelmed.

She always gets flustered when speaking in front of a large audience.

The unexpected news left him feeling flustered and unsure about the future.

Real-world Examples

" Wha? Oh—oh, right, " said Ron, very flustered. " Er—silencio! "

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

You're flustered, confused, your heart is racing?

Source: Super Girl Season 2 S02

The candidate sat there flustered, so Jobs changed the subject.

Source: Steve Jobs Biography

Don't! She took it off and I got flustered, ok?

Source: The Vampire Diaries Season 1

How do you feel, a little flustered, little concerned, maybe not ready?

Source: Stanford Open Course: How to Communicate Effectively

Do you get flustered or awkward and end up pushing people away?

Source: Psychology Mini Class

There's nothing worse than turning up late and flustered because you got lost!

Source: Job Interview Tips in English

But others feel too flustered and nervous to even strike up a casual conversation.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

Mr. Grey says nothing, waiting patiently—I hope—as I become increasingly embarrassed and flustered.

Source: Fifty Shades of Grey (Audiobook Excerpt)

When you're upset and you're flustered, you start speaking quickly, and that makes people tense.

Source: Stanford Open Course: How to Communicate Effectively

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