English–Korean

“flustered” in Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtanghoksseureoptta

Example

갑작스런 질문에 당혹스러웠다.kap jjak sseu reon chil mu ne tang hok sseu reo wot tta

I was flustered by the sudden question.

Illustration for 당혹스럽다 (flustered)

How to say “flustered” in Korean

“Flustered” in Korean is 당혹스럽다 (tanghoksseureoptta).

Unexpected words or events create a brief mix of uncertainty, embarrassment, and hesitation about what to do next.

Full entry for 당혹스럽다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 당혹스럽다

그는 당혹스러운 표정을 지었다.keu neun tang hok sseu reo un pyo jeong eul chi eot tta

He wore a flustered expression.

Tips for using 당혹스럽다

  • The word highlights a social reaction, so it suits a person caught off guard in conversation more closely than a general description of a confusing situation.

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