Definition of Flustered distressed and/or confused Examples of Flustered in a sentence The flustered defendant began to yell at the prosecutor. As a police officer, Bill knows the importance of not getting flustered when dealing with a rowdy suspect. The inexperienced actor became flustered when he forgot his lines during his audition.

in a state of agitated or nervous confusion: In the past, I have prepared to take exams feeling flustered and anxious, but now I am more confident in my abilities.