Rattled

/ˈrætl̩d/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to make a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds; to shake or cause to shake.

The wind rattled the windows during the storm.

to disturb or agitate someone; to surprise or unsettle.

She was rattled by the sudden news of the accident.

to lose one's composure; to become flustered or nervous.

He was rattled before his big presentation.

adjective

in a state of agitation; shaken or unsettled.

After the scare, she had a rattled look on her face.

Derived from the word 'rattle,' meaning to shake or make a series of short, sharp noises.

rattled nerves:

a state of anxiety or unease

rattled cage:

to disturb someone; to upset their routine or peace of mind

rattle off:

to say something quickly and without much thought

to be freaked out or surprised

I was totally rattled when I heard the news.

to be thrown off or confused

That prank really rattled him.