fluster

/ˈflʌstər/

Definitions

1. verb

to make someone feel anxious or confused, often because of being in a difficult or embarrassing situation

“The prospect of public speaking flustered her, causing her to stumble over her words.”

2. noun

a state of being anxious or confused, often because of being in a difficult or embarrassing situation

“She felt a great deal of fluster after spilling coffee all over her new dress.”

3. noun

a state of being in a state of disorder or disarray

“The room was in a fluster after the children had played with the toys.”

4. verb

to make something disordered or disarrayed

“The strong wind flustered the leaves, blowing them off the trees.”

Synonyms

  • agitate
  • confuse
  • disrupt
  • ruffle

Antonyms

  • calm
  • composed