fluster

fluster

noun

Definition of FLUSTER

1

a state of nervous or irritated concern <all the yelling on the bus put the driver in a fluster>

Synonyms dither, fluster, fuss, huff, lather, pother, stew, sweat, swelter, swivet, tizzy, twitter

Related Words bother, dudgeon, pique; alarm (also alarum), hand-wringing, panic; ado, agitation, delirium, distraction, furor, hysteria, uproar; nervous breakdown

2

the emotional state of being made self-consciously uncomfortable <there was a palpable fluster in the audience when I asked my awkward question>

Synonyms abashment, confusion, discomfiture, disconcertment, fluster, mortification

Related Words agitation, bother, chagrin, discomfort, discomposure, dismay, disquiet, distress, disturbance, perturbation, unease, uneasiness, upset; disgrace, ignominy, shame; debasement, degradation, humiliation, mortification; humble pie

Near Antonyms aplomb, assurance, composure, confidence, coolness, equanimity, poise, self-assurance, self-confidence, self-possession