Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flustrate
verb
/ˈfləstrət/
Definition
To confuse or agitate someone, particularly in a frustrating situation.
Examples
- The complicated instructions seemed to flustrate everyone in the room.
- She was flustrated by the continuous interruptions during her presentation.
- Traffic jams often flustrate drivers trying to reach their destinations on time.
Meaning
Flustrate is a blend of the words ‘fluster’ and ‘frustrate.’ It describes a state of confusion and irritation caused by difficult circumstances.
Synonyms
- confuse
- agitate
- irritate
- perplex
- baffle
