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
Tinna Jackson, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
From the backfield that day, Burns watched and cheered as Carter flustered quarterback Russell Wilson.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
One is that the leader may have been caught by surprise and is flustered, out of their Window of Tolerance.
—Dr. Joel Rothaizer, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Verb
One of my clients in nonprofit leadership was known for arriving five minutes late to every meeting—flustered, urgent and half-distracted.
—Tinna Jackson, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
From the backfield that day, Burns watched and cheered as Carter flustered quarterback Russell Wilson.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
But Brozena was not flustered, winning 16 and 18 to end the match.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
One is that the leader may have been caught by surprise and is flustered, out of their Window of Tolerance.
—Dr. Joel Rothaizer, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flustered
Verb
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After the Detroit Tigers embarrassed them in two games, outscoring them 23-3 earlier this week, the Yankees have won the first two games of their series against the Boston Red Sox.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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We wouldn’t be embarrassed by it, nor would the audience.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In a nutshell, people are easily irritated and inclined to get caught up in nasty power struggles because they’re entrenched in their own views.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fulton & Roark Fulton & Rourke deodorant not only comes in a huge variety of the brand’s elevated scents, but also contains aloe barbadensis leaf extract, which soothes and hydrates irritated skin.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At one point, O’Steen was confused by a question, and the resulting back-and-forth was reminiscent of an Abbott and Costello repartee.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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It should not be confused with Article 5, the cornerstone of the alliance, which states an armed attack on one NATO ally will be considered an act of violence against all members and prompt assistance to the member concerned.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Danni-Elle Townsend, who’s made a solid impression in PPA internationals this year, was upset in the first round by 43-yr old qualifier and eventual Bronze medalist from Japan Rika Fujiwara, a former WTA tennis pro who toured for more than 20 years before retiring from Tennis in 2020.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Mourners, many of whom were visibly upset and wearing Walmart uniforms, placed electric candles at the memorial.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Broncos sped him up at times, but he was never rattled.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte, North Carolina light rail train has rattled the local community as crime prevention remains a key priority for millions of Americans.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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FurHaven Calming Cuddler Donut Pet Bed A fluffy bed that surrounds your dog with warmth can be great for relieving anxiety and calming down a nervous pet.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even with the mixed indications for winter golf, course owners are nervous, NCGOA CEO Jay Karen said on a video call.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As officers tried to determine if he was connected to the disturbance, Cusick allegedly became agitated and produced a firearm, Depue said earlier.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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The phenomenon is caused by a chemical reaction the algae produce when they are agitated or disturbed — if they are grabbed by a predator, for example, or experience a surge of movement from a wave or swimmer.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Dickinson appeared somewhere between perturbed and seething.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Flustered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flustered. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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