Ruffled

/ˈrʌf.əld/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To disturb the smoothness or order of something; to shake or agitate.

She ruffled the pages of the book as she searched for her favorite passage.

To make someone feel unsettled or annoyed.

The rude remark ruffled him, leading to a heated exchange.

adjective

Disordered or disheveled, often referring to hair or clothing.

After the wind blew through her hair, she looked a bit ruffled.

Disturbed or upset, often used to describe someone's emotions.

He felt ruffled by the unexpected criticism from his boss.

Middle English, from the word 'ruffle', which means to disturb or rumple.

ruffled feathers

A state of being upset or annoyed.

ruffled nerves

To feel anxious or agitated.

ruffled looks

To appear disheveled or messy.

ruffle

To mess up or disturb something.

dishevel

To make untidy or disordered.

To get flustered or worked up.

She got ruffled over the minor issue.

To mess with someone's emotions.

Don't ruffle my vibe with negativity.