as in embarrassed
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
was flustered when her parents dragged out her baby pictures for her new boyfriend
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Recent Examples of flustered
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
But that response encapsulated Ashe’s personality on the court – cool, calm and collected, a man that rarely, if ever, looked flustered.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Hurley shared his photo on her Instagram Stories, pairing it with the most mom reaction possible: a flustered emoji.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 8 July 2025
In America, my mother had obtained a license but didn’t drive, having once hesitated too long at a changing traffic light and gotten flustered.
—Jhumpa Lahiri, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Verb
Charlotte is reduced to a flustered housewife, though there have been some attempts at reintroducing her love of art and life away from Upper East Side motherhood.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
But that response encapsulated Ashe’s personality on the court – cool, calm and collected, a man that rarely, if ever, looked flustered.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Hurley shared his photo on her Instagram Stories, pairing it with the most mom reaction possible: a flustered emoji.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 8 July 2025
In America, my mother had obtained a license but didn’t drive, having once hesitated too long at a changing traffic light and gotten flustered.
—Jhumpa Lahiri, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flustered
Adjective
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Though a few technical glitches and sound problems visibly irritated Daltrey, the pair appeared in good spirits throughout the 23-song, two-hour-ish show.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Watch for signs of mold exposure, like coughing, irritated eyes and skin, and worsened asthma or COPD.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Not to be confused with DEI training, skill building is a way to help people improve their communication skills, negotiation style and overall understanding of relevant topics, all while leveling up professionally.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Was Elvis upset that his friend disappeared to hang out with The Beatles?—
Kim Willis,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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Tucker didn’t seem too upset that the Cubs didn’t disclose the results of a second imaging test that discovered a small fracture in his right hand.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Faced with punishment from school administrators, Westman appeared alternately nervous and nonchalant, the former employee said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
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While most dogs don’t love pills, all dogs love a tasty treat, making these calming hemp chews an excellent choice for your nervous pup.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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An agitated elephant lay on the psychiatrist’s couch.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
20 Aug. 2025
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Only a raving fan or an agitated individual has the sincere, genuine motivation to provide honest feedback.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Tuscarawas County prosecutors charged Ruth Miller, 40, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, with two counts of aggravated murder.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Over the first six months of 2025, the index shows a 21% decrease in homicides over the same period of 2024, while aggravated assaults—which includes non-fatal shootings—were down 8%.—
MARK VANCLEAVE,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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When taking a deeper look at what causes Americans to feel bothered about protesters waving Mexican flags, some clear patterns emerge.—
Loren Collingwood,
The Conversation,
1 July 2025
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While Molloy got over the fear and terror that Colin caused, the dog didn't seem too bothered.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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This was clearly a new situation for Seán, who stood a moment, nonplussed.—
Anne Enright,
New Yorker,
27 July 2025
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Poiret, nonplussed, moved on just two years later to found his own couture house.—
Leslie Camhi,
New Yorker,
25 July 2025
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“Flustered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flustered. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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