Blushing vs. Flustered — What's the Difference?

Blushing is the reddening of a person's face due to psychological reasons. It is normally involuntary and triggered by emotional stress associated with passion, embarrassment, shyness, fear, anger, or romantic stimulation.

To make agitated, excited, or confused

To become red in the face, especially from modesty, embarrassment, or shame; flush.

To become agitated, excited, or confused

To become red or rosy.

A state of agitation, excitement, or confusion

To feel embarrassed or ashamed

Confused, befuddled, in a state of panic by having become overwrought with confusion.

A reddening of the face, especially from modesty, embarrassment, or shame.

Simple past tense and past participle of fluster

A red or rosy color

Thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term)

A glance, look, or view

Makeup used on the face and especially on the cheekbones to give a usually rosy tint. Also called blusher.

Present participle of blush

The act of one who blushes; a blush.

Showing blushes; rosy red.

Showing blushes; rosy red; having a warm and delicate color like some roses and other flowers; blooming; ruddy; roseate.

The act of turning red; the appearance of a reddish color or flush upon the cheeks.

Having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset;