Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hot-and-bothered
adjective
/ˈhɒt ən ˈbɒð.ərd/
Definition
Feeling anxious, agitated, or flustered, often due to stressful or embarrassing situations.
Examples
- After hearing the surprising news, she felt hot-and-bothered and struggled to compose herself.
- He became hot-and-bothered when he realized he had forgotten his speech for the presentation.
Meaning
The term describes a state of being overly excited, agitated, or in a state of emotional turmoil.
Synonyms
- flustered
- agitated
- nervous
- disturbed
- unsettled
