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unflustered

|un/flus/tered|

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/ʌnˈflʌstərd/

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/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

Adjective 1

not agitated or confused; calm and composed.

Despite the chaos around her, she remained unflustered.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35