CEFR B2

flustered

adjective

Meaning

Agitated or confused, especially when under pressure or in a hurry.

Examples

She became flustered when the interviewer asked a difficult question she hadn't prepared for.
Don't get flustered by the sudden change of plans; we can still make it work.

Synonyms: agitated, confused, rattled, discomposed

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flustered (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈflʌstərd/

Definition

Agitated or confused, especially when under pressure or in a hurry.

Examples

She became flustered when the interviewer asked a difficult question she hadn't prepared for.
Don't get flustered by the sudden change of plans; we can still make it work.

How to Use flustered

be flustered by (prepositional phrase): To be made agitated or confused by something. — "He was easily flustered by unexpected questions."
look flustered (collocation): To appear agitated or confused. — "She looked flustered when her phone rang during the exam."

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