unflustered
|un/flus/tered|
B2
🇺🇸
/ʌnˈflʌstərd/
🇬🇧
/ʌnˈflʌstəd/
calm and composed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unflustered' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'flustered,' which comes from Middle English 'flustren,' meaning 'to be agitated.'
Historical Evolution
'flustren' transformed into the modern English word 'flustered,' and with the addition of the prefix 'un-,' it became 'unflustered.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'flustered' meant 'to be agitated,' and 'unflustered' has consistently meant 'not agitated or calm.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35