bristled

• Beschreibt etwas, das mit kurzen, steifen Haaren oder Stacheln bedeckt ist; wird auch übertragen für Zorn oder Gereiztheit verwendet.

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

1. Covered with short stiff hairsB2formal

   Having short, stiff, and prickly hairs or bristles.

   Borstig

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

   Synonymebristlyhairypricklyroughsetaceoussetose

   Antonymebaldhairlesssmooth

2. Angry or defensive reactionB2informal

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

   Gereizt

   • 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.

   Synonymeangryannoyeddefensivefuriousincensedindignantirritatedprovokedresentful

   Antonymecalmcomposedsereneunperturbed