flustered
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flus·ter
 (flŭs'tər) Pronunciation Key
tr. & intr.v. flus·tered, flus·ter·ing, flus·ters To make or become nervous or upset. n. A state of agitation, confusion, or excitement. [From Middle English flostring, agitation, probably of Scandinavian origin; see pleu- in Indo-European roots.] |
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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| flustered | |
adjective | |
| thrown into a state of agitated confusion; ('rattled' is an informal term) |
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