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Added 9 October 2026

flustered

adjective

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Confused, befuddled, in a state of panic by having become overwrought with confusion.
The speaker became quite flustered when she dropped all her notes.
Emotionally overwhelmed or visibly embarrassed, especially in a sexual or romantic context.
Mildly turned on, mildly horny.

verb

simple past and past participle of fluster

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