as in irritated
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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
Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Detective Patten later said Fotis seemed flustered.
—Rich Cohen, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
Suddenly, Madrid were in the ascendancy and Barcelona looked flustered.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Just this past week, Clarkson got visibly flustered while recounting the moment with L Word star Jennifer Beals (relatable).
—Ana Osorno, Them., 25 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The native Bostonian is flustered, not just by his lack of luck along the canal in the Miccosukee reservation, but by the brutal Florida sun.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Detective Patten later said Fotis seemed flustered.
—Rich Cohen, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
Suddenly, Madrid were in the ascendancy and Barcelona looked flustered.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Just this past week, Clarkson got visibly flustered while recounting the moment with L Word star Jennifer Beals (relatable).
—Ana Osorno, Them., 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flustered
Adjective
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The condition occurs when the band of connective tissue spanning your arch, called your plantar fascia, becomes inflamed and irritated, which can happen for a bunch of reasons—after all, plantar fasciitis plagues as many as two million people yearly in the US.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
20 June 2025
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Calamine lotion: This topical treatment contains zinc oxide, which can soothe irritated or itchy skin.6 Medicated shampoo: Shampoos that contain medical-grade coal tar can help reduce eczema symptoms on your scalp.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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The heated encounter occurred outside a building, as Hannah-Kim appeared visibly upset about the situation and wanted an explanation for Kove’s actions.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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In what many pundits considered an upset, Tordillos eventually overcame a slight deficit on election night to overtake Matthew Quevedo, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s deputy chief of staff, by six votes.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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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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After a decade of mayhem, property destruction, and nervous soldiers firing into a crowd, the rebellion broke into gunfire between British regulars and American militia at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.—
Dan McLaughlin,
National Review,
17 June 2025
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Any time there is a change at that level, people get nervous.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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While over 40 Scud missiles hit Tel Aviv and Haifa during the war, an agitated Israel sat tight.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Immigration attorney Mustafa Cetin told NJ.com that around 50 detainees at the private facility pushed down a dormitory wall after becoming agitated when meals were delayed.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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He was originally arrested in May for aggravated assault, attempt to cause bodily injury, terroristic threats and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, according to police.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2025
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He was arrested on May 3 by the Wayne Township Police Department for aggravated assault, attempt to cause bodily injury, terroristic threats, and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Yet, series creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann weren't too bothered when Pascal gave his war wound update.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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Everyone is hot and bothered, confused and unsure what to do next.—
Solitaire Townsend,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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The Padres outfielder was seemingly nonplussed by the incident but did call into question his history with the Dodgers.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Speaking after the game, Weah was completely nonplussed.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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“Flustered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flustered. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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