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flustered

/ˈflʌstərd/ /ˈflʌstəd/

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verb

To make hot and rosy, as with drinking.

Examples :

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

body appearance drink

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verb

(by extension) To confuse; befuddle; throw into panic by making overwrought with confusion.

Examples :

"He seemed to get flustered when speaking in front of too many people."

emotion mind condition

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verb

To be in a heat or bustle; to be agitated and confused.

Examples :

"The student became flustered when the teacher suddenly called on him to answer a difficult question. "

mind sensation emotion character

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adjective

Confused, befuddled, in a state of panic by having become overwrought with confusion.

Examples :

"The speaker became quite flustered when she dropped all her notes."

mind emotion condition