bristled

Describes something that is covered with or characterized by stiff, short hairs or spines; also used figuratively to mean showing anger or irritation.

ruОписывает что-то, покрытое жёсткими короткими волосками или шипами; также используется в переносном смысле для обозначения проявления гнева или раздражения.esDescribe algo cubierto de cerdas o pelos rígidos y cortos, o con púas; también se usa en sentido figurado para indicar irritación o enfado.frDécrit quelque chose de couvert de poils courts et raides ou de piquants ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour exprimer la colère ou l'irritation.deBeschreibt etwas, das mit kurzen, steifen Haaren oder Stacheln bedeckt ist; wird auch übertragen für Zorn oder Gereiztheit verwendet.ptDiz-se de algo coberto de pelos curtos e rígidos ou espinhos; também usado em sentido figurado para indicar irritação, raiva ou postura agressiva.zh形容某物表面覆盖着短而硬的毛发或刺；也用于比喻人因愤怒或不满而毛发竖立、态度强硬。arيصف شيئًا مغطّى بشعيرات قصيرة صلبة أو أشواك، ويُستعمل مجازًا للإشارة إلى ظهور الغضب أو الاستياء.

1. Covered with short stiff hairs B2 formal

   Having short, stiff, and prickly hairs or bristles.

   • The bristled brush is perfect for cleaning grout.
   • His bristled chin needed a shave.
   • The caterpillar had a bristled back for protection.

   ruЩетинистыйeserizadofrhérissédeBorstigptCerdosozh具刚毛的arخشِن الشعيرات

   المرادفات: bristlyhairypricklyroughsetaceoussetose

   الأضداد: baldhairlesssmooth

2. Angry or defensive reaction B2 informal

   Showing irritation, anger, or defensive readiness, often used figuratively.

   • He bristled at the suggestion that he was lying.
   • She bristled with indignation when criticized unfairly.
   • The manager bristled at the employee's rude comment.

   ruРаздражённыйeserizado, irritadofrSe hérisser (figuré)deGereiztptIrritadozh恼怒的arمُتَهَيِّج

   المرادفات: angryannoyeddefensivefuriousincensedindignantirritatedprovokedresentful

   الأضداد: calmcomposedsereneunperturbed

• more bristled comparative form
• most bristled superlative form