rattled

• Beschreibt einen Zustand der Nervosität, Unruhe oder Verwirrung, oft ausgelöst durch einen plötzlichen Schock oder eine unerwartete Situation.

Describes a state of being nervous, worried, or upset, often due to a sudden shock or surprise.

1. Agitated or confusedB2informal

   Thrown into a state of nervous confusion or upset, often due to surprise or stress.

   Durcheinandergebracht

   • He seemed rattled after the unexpected question.
   • The loud noise left her feeling rattled and uneasy.
   • Don't get rattled; just take a deep breath and focus.

   Synonymeagitatedbothereddiscomposeddisconcertedfazedflusteredperturbedshakenunnervedupset

   Antonymecalmcollectedcomposedcoolpoisedsereneunperturbedunruffled

• Verb, das eine schnelle Folge kurzer, scharfer Geräusche erzeugt oder verursacht, etwa beim Klappern, Rasseln oder Scheppern von Gegenständen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a rapid series of short, sharp sounds, or to cause something to do so.

1. Make a rapid series of short, sharp soundsB1formal

   To produce a quick succession of short, hard sounds, often by shaking or hitting something.

   Klappern

   • The windows rattled in the strong wind.
   • The old engine rattled loudly when started.
   • The loose chain on the bicycle rattled as he rode.

   Synonymebangclackclangclankclatterclickclinkjanglejingletinkle

2. Shake and cause to make a rattling noiseB1formal

   To shake something so that it makes a series of short, sharp sounds.

   Klappern lassen

   • He rattled the box to see what was inside.
   • She rattled the keys in her hand impatiently.
   • The wind rattled the loose shutters on the house.

   Synonymeclankclatterclinkjangleshake

Phrasal-Variantenrattle downrattle offrattle on