How Do You Spell FLUSTER?

Pronunciation: [flˈʌstə] (IPA)

The word "fluster" is spelled with an "fl" sound followed by "uh" and "st" sounds, and ends with "er." In IPA phonetic transcription, this can be represented as /ˈflʌstər/. The word means to become agitated, confused, or nervous. It's interesting to note that the spelling of "fluster" doesn't necessarily reflect the pronunciation, as the "u" sound in "fl" is silent. Nevertheless, the word is commonly used in English and is easily recognizable.

FLUSTER Meaning and Definition

1. Fluster is a verb that refers to the act of making someone or oneself agitated, confused, or nervous, often by causing a disruption or disturbance to their normal state of mind or composure. It involves creating a state of disarray or disorganization that disrupts one's ability to think, speak, or act in a composed or efficient manner.

   To fluster someone means to cause them to lose their cool or to become unsettled, often by introducing unexpected or overwhelming circumstances or events. This can occur through the use of tactics such as rapid questioning, provocation, or presenting challenging situations that demand quick decision-making.

   When someone is flustered, they may exhibit signs of anxiety or stress, such as fidgeting, stuttering, stumbling over words, or exhibiting other nonverbal cues of unease. The feeling of being flustered is often accompanied by a temporary loss of focus or mental clarity, inhibiting one's ability to respond calmly and effectively to a given situation.

   Flustering can be caused by various factors, including time pressure, unexpected changes, or challenging tasks. It can be a result of external stimuli or self-imposed pressure. Regardless of the cause, the goal of flustering is to disrupt normal functioning and hinder one's ability to perform at their best or make well-thought-out decisions.

   In summary, to fluster someone is to create a state of agitation, confusion, or nervousness that disrupts their composure, causing them to lose focus or respond ineffectively to a given situation.

2. • To agitate; to confuse; to be in a heat or bustle.

   • Hurry; bustle; confusion; disorder.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for FLUSTER

• faaster
• fluse
• fluite
• flused
• farster
• fliter
• fatster
• clusyter
• filbuster
• flusterd
• fluter
• flusster
• flucter
• flurter
• Fybster
• filister
• flusey
• fluiter
• slusjer
• Flousser
• foustep
• flusture
• Ellster
• Flusur
• Glouster

Etymology of FLUSTER

The word "fluster" originated in the mid-16th century from the English dialect term "flustered", which meant to become agitated or nervous. The exact etymology of "fluster" is uncertain, but it is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word "flaustr", which meant "hurrying" or "reshuffling". Over time, "fluster" came to describe a state of confusion, excitement, or agitation, particularly when facing a challenging or overwhelming situation.

Similar spelling words for FLUSTER

• flagstaff,
• flagstone,
• faster,
• flyswat,
• foster,
• cluster,
• flushed,
• flutter,
• flustered,
• flyswatter,
• bluster,
• flute,
• flusters,
• flutters,
• flush it,
• luster.

Plural form of FLUSTER is FLUSTERS

Conjugate verb Fluster

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have flustered

you would have flustered

he/she/it would have flustered

we would have flustered

they would have flustered

I would have fluster

you would have fluster

he/she/it would have fluster

we would have fluster

they would have fluster

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been flustering

you would have been flustering

he/she/it would have been flustering

we would have been flustering

they would have been flustering

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would fluster

you would fluster

he/she/it would fluster

we would fluster

they would fluster

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be flustering

you would be flustering

he/she/it would be flustering

we would be flustering

they would be flustering

FUTURE

I will fluster

you will fluster

he/she/it will fluster

we will fluster

they will fluster

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be flustering

you will be flustering

he/she/it will be flustering

we will be flustering

they will be flustering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have flustered

you will have flustered

he/she/it will have flustered

we will have flustered

they will have flustered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been flustering

you will have been flustering

he/she/it will have been flustering

we will have been flustering

they will have been flustering

IMPERATIVE

you fluster

we let´s fluster

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to fluster

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was flustering

you were flustering

he/she/it was flustering

we were flustering

they were flustering

PAST PARTICIPLE

flustered

PAST PERFECT

I had flustered

you had flustered

he/she/it had flustered

we had flustered

they had flustered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been flustering

you had been flustering

he/she/it had been flustering

we had been flustering

they had been flustering

PRESENT

I fluster

you fluster

he/she/it flusters

we fluster

they fluster

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am flustering

you are flustering

he/she/it is flustering

we are flustering

they are flustering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

flustering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have flustered

you have flustered

he/she/it has flustered

we have flustered

they have flustered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been flustering

you have been flustering

he/she/it has been flustering

we have been flustering

they have been flustering

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it fluster

SIMPLE PAST

I flustered

you flustered

he/she/it flustered

we flustered

they flustered