Flustered Meaning in English
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Definition
Feeling nervous, confused, or unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or pressure.
Usage & Nuances
'Flustered' is informal and often used for mild, temporary confusion or nervousness. Common with verbs like 'get', 'feel', or 'look'. It is less intense than 'panicked' and not used for serious anxiety.
Spanish: confundido - nerviosoPortuguese (BR): atrapalhado - nervosoPortuguese (PT): atrapalhado - nervosoChinese (Simplified): 慌乱的 - 不安的Chinese (Traditional): 慌亂的 - 不安的Hindi: घबराया हुआ - परेशानArabic: مرتبك - متوترBengali: বিহ্বল - হতচকিতRussian: смущённый - взволнованныйJapanese: うろたえた - 混乱したVietnamese: bối rối - lúng túngKorean: 당황한 - 혼란스러운Turkish: şaşkın - telaşlıUrdu: گبھرا ہواIndonesian: bingung - gugup
Example Sentences
The waiter seemed flustered with so many customers at once.
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Don't get flustered if things go wrong.
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I felt flustered before my exam started.
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She looked flustered when she forgot her lines.
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He got so flustered when everyone was watching him.
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Sorry, I'm a bit flustered—it's been a hectic day.
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