FLUSTERED Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of flustered

as in irritated

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verb

past tense of fluster

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

Adjective

Our flustered narrator attempts to defend himself on the grounds of sketchy reporting ethics—don’t some interviewers take notes and extrapolate later? — Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 The comedy is instead more deadpan, with Rhys playing the flustered straight man against a (sometimes literal) murderer’s row of ensemble members and guest stars. — Alison Herman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026

Verb

The Mexican club put LAFC under pressure from the opening whistle, as the hosts appeared a step slow and a tad flustered during the first 20 minutes. — Josh Gross, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026 Proving he wasn't flustered, Gay judged length well, left the ball well, and picked his shots, especially against dangerous New Zealand quicks Will O'Rourke and Smith. — ABC News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for flustered

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flustered

Adjective

The byproduct was irritated, itchy skin with the discomfort of scratches, scabs and the stink that accompanied it.

— Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
There was a point in Patrick Paul’s ascension last season where his smirk, his hearty chuckles irritated, if not frustrated his opponents to the point of anger.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

Definition of irritated

Verb

At one point, the narrator, embarrassed by his own act of cruelty, gives a sobbing woman all his money and then leaves her alone in a hotel room.

— Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
The Chicago White Sox, a team many left for dead at the start of the year, embarrassed the Kansas City Royals Friday night, 22-1.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of embarrassed

Adjective

Play was held up after some upset fans threw things onto the field after the controversial offside call.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Usually, when the USMNT enters the knockout stage in the World Cup, they’re considered the underdogs, hoping to be scrappy to force an upset.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of upset

Verb

Narcissism should never be confused with the healthy form of philautia, a unique Greek philosophy of self-love.

— Gregory Stebbins, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
One workshop is a Mindful Archery class, not to be confused with her other course Meditative Archery, which involves Jungian journaling; and there’s a one-on-one archery session with spiritual guidance.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of confused

Adjective

At Clis boutique in Melrose Park, owner Jeimmy Espina is nervous and overwhelmed by the number of dead and injured in her home country.

— Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Apple head honchos are nervous about cybersecurity – and one reason might be a recent supply chain attack on supplier Tata, the largest Indian company of its kind to ink a partnership with the front-running American smartphone company.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of nervous

Verb

Last night’s incident emotionally rattled you, but tensions will cool in the coming hours.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Like playwright Annie Baker’s warm, lush first feature, The Children’s Bach spins around a dreamy mother whose life is rattled by the appearance of a rakish rogue.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026

Definition of rattled

Adjective

People with heat stroke can feel confused, unable to speak properly and agitated.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
However, first base umpire Todd Tichenor tossed the agitated second baseman after Chisholm spiked his helmet toward home plate.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026

Definition of agitated

Adjective

The individuals have been charged with one or a combination of offenses including simple assault, conspiracy, theft, failure to disperse, disorderly conduct, aggravated assault, riot and others.

— Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Under federal immigration law, second‑degree bail jumping is classified as an aggravated felony, a designation that generally bars lawful permanent residents from seeking cancellation of removal and most other forms of relief.

— Hanna Park, CNN Money, 10 May 2026

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