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fluster

/ˈflʌstə/

Meanings
noun
A state of being flustered; overwrought confusion.

Examples :

"Her fluster was evident as she fumbled with her keys, late for the important meeting. "
mind emotion condition

Related Words

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confused verb

/kənˈfjuːzd/

To puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody).

"The complicated instructions confused the students about the next step in the science project. "

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important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

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question noun

/ˈkwɛstjən/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

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overwrought adjective

/əʊ.vəˈɹɔːt/

Excessively nervous, excited, tense, angry, anxious, or upset; overemotional; very uneasy.

"The student was overwrought about the upcoming exam, feeling anxious and restless all day. "

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confusion noun

/kənˈfjuːʒən/

A lack of clarity or order.

"The new schedule caused confusion among the students. "

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flustered verb

/ˈflʌstərd/ /ˈflʌstəd/

To make hot and rosy, as with drinking.

"After a glass of wine, her cheeks flustered, giving her a warm, happy glow. "

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unexpected adjective

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

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extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

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befuddle verb

/bɪˈfʌdl/

To perplex, confuse (someone).

"The explanation left him completely befuddled."

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speaking adjective

/ˈspiːˌkiŋ/

Used in speaking.

"The speaking portion of the exam made me nervous. "

Illustration drinking

drinking verb

/ˈdɹɪŋkɪŋ/

To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.

"He drank the water I gave him."

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agitated verb

/ˈæd͡ʒɪteɪtɪd/

To disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person).

"He was greatly agitated by the news."