fluster — to make someone nervous, confused, or agitated
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone nervous, confused, or agitated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflʌstər/
Example Sentences
- The chef got so flustered by the food critic's presence that he burned the pasta.
- Don't let the exam questions fluster you - take your time.
- Mom was in such a fluster preparing for the guests that she put salt in her coffee instead of sugar.
fluster
VERB[/ˈflʌstər/]
to make someone nervous, confused, or agitated
The nervous intern spilled coffee everywhere, completely fluster by the CEO's sudden question.
Facing the microphone cluster, trying to muster courage despite feeling flustered!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Scandinavian origins, likely related to Old Norse 'flaustra' or similar words meaning to bustle about or hurry. The word entered English in the 17th century with the sense of confused or agitated movement.
Breakdown
fluster (root word, possibly from Scandinavian 'flaustra') = a state of confusion or agitation; no clear morpheme breakdown as it is a simple root word that may derive from Germanic/Scandinavian language family
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef got so flustered by the food critic's presence that he burned the pasta.”
“Don't let the exam questions fluster you - take your time.”
“Mom was in such a fluster preparing for the guests that she put salt in her coffee instead of sugar.”
“The unexpected compliment flustered her, and she could only manage a shy smile.”
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