flustered

Example Sentences

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After she says she is, in a flustered tone, he sarcastically asks: “You don’t sound sure. Want to make a phone call?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

A flustered Davidson then asked the officers what they’ve learned from the meeting.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

Clearly flustered, she was broken for a third time, to love, as the Ukrainian raced to 5-1 with a fifth double fault of the match gifting Svitolina another break and the set in 29 minutes.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

I’d have liked to watch her explain where she thinks she’s gone, however adorably flustered the answer.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

The ringing and yelling continued until Mrs. Clarke arrived, not flustered and panting as she usually would be, but in her own time and with a serene expression on her face.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood