flustered

Everyday

1. Flustered means nervous, confused and a bit embarrassed, especially because you are rushed or things are going wrong. tree →
2. To fluster someone is to make them feel like this. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and everyday life to show a character in a muddle (red faced, dropping things, late). Phrases: get flustered, look flustered, all flustered.

Examples

• Mum got flustered when she couldn't find the car keys. tree →
• The new teacher looked flustered when the projector broke. tree →
• I got flustered and forgot my lines. tree →
• Don't get flustered, take a deep breath. tree →
• The flustered waiter dropped the tray. tree →
• The questions flustered him. tree →

Note

Flustered is milder than panicked. Not «flusted». Calm-down tips: breathe, slow down, do one thing at a time.