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fluster

[ fluhs-ter ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to put into a state of agitated confusion:
His constant criticism flustered me.
Synonyms: disturb, disconcert, bewilder, upset
to excite and confuse with drink.

nervous excitement or confusion.
Synonyms: distraction, bewilderment, upset, agitation, turmoil

fluster

/ ˈflʌstə /

Origin of fluster¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English flostren; bluster, Old Norse flaustra “to hurry”

Origin of fluster¹

C15: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic flaustr to hurry, flaustra to bustle

He recalls bad dates, good brothers, the process of coming out, and the fluster of being outed.

There was no longer any fluster of doubt and hesitation in his manner.

The three sisters took care of themselves and their house with the elegant ease and lack of fluster of gentlewomen born and bred.

The Doctor said that he should himself bear them company, leaving the "younger men" to "fume and fluster and explore."

For all his affectation of leisureliness and her obvious fluster, no doubt about it, Joe was gaining on her.

Thus you will have plenty of time to make it to suit you, with no one to look on and fluster or confuse you.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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