flustration

noun

flus·​tra·​tion

ˌfləˈstrāshən

variants or less commonly flusteration

ˌfləstəˈr-

plural -s

: the quality or state of being flustered

Word History

Etymology

fluster entry 1 + -ation (as in frustration)

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