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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024flus•ter /ˈflʌstɚ/USA pronunciation v. - to (cause to) become nervous or confused: [~ + object]I was flustered by my unexpected visitor.[no object]He flusters too easily.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024flus•ter (flus′tər),USA pronunciation v.t. - to put into a state of agitated confusion:His constant criticism flustered me.
- to excite and confuse with drink.
v.i. - to become agitatedly confused.
n. - nervous excitement or confusion.
- 1375–1425; late Middle English flostren; compare bluster, Old Norse flaustra to hurry
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged upset, bewilder, disconcert, disturb.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged turmoil, agitation, upset, bewilderment, distraction.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: fluster /ˈflʌstə/ vb - to make or become confused, nervous, or upset
n - a state of confusion or agitation
Etymology: 15th Century: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic flaustr to hurry, flaustra to bustle |