狼狽える

うろたえる【狼狽える】

be [become, get] flustered [confused, flurried]; be thrown into confusion; be upset; lose one's head [presence of mind, 《口》 cool]; get into a flap.

●うろたえた様子 a confused [flurried, flustered] manner [way]

・少しもうろたえない not be the least flustered 《by…》; keep one's head; keep [retain] one's presence of mind [cool]; keep [remain] calm

・うろたえて逃げる flee [run away] helter-skelter; hurry [run] off in confusion.

●彼は何があってもうろたえることがない. He never loses his cool no matter what.

・地震のときはうろたえずに速やかに火の始末をすることが大切だ. In the event of [If there is] an earthquake it's important to remain calm and immediately turn off any potential fire hazards.