Flustered
Definition
(adj) Upset or confused, often by being hurried
Examples
“He became flustered when he realized he'd be late for the most important meeting of the year.”
“She looked flustered at the front desk.”
“Don't get flustered, we've still got ten minutes.”
“I got flustered when the cashier asked for my ID and the whole line was staring at me.”
“By 8:30, flustered and out of breath, Maya handed the teacher the wrong folder twice.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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