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flustered
confused and nervous because of pressure
Synonyms
- agitated
- rattled
- unnerved
Antonyms
- calm
- composed
flustered in a sentence
The flustered student dropped her papers when the teacher called her name.
Feeling flustered by the ticking clock, Maya forgot which math problem she was solving.
Where it comes from
From an old Scandinavian word meaning 'to bustle excitedly'
Memory hook
When flustered, your thoughts flutter in confusion.
Read it in context
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