ruffled

• Beschreibt etwas, das uneben, zerknittert oder in Falten gelegt wurde; wird auch für eine Person verwendet, die verärgert, aufgewühlt oder beunruhigt ist.

Describes something that is made uneven, wrinkled, or gathered; also used to describe a person who is annoyed, discomposed, or disturbed.

1. Disturbed or disarrangedB1formal

   Made uneven, wrinkled, or disheveled, often referring to fabric, feathers, or hair.

   Zerzaust

   • The bird had ruffled feathers after the rain.
   • Her dress was slightly ruffled from sitting.
   • He smoothed his ruffled hair before the interview.

   Synonymecrumpleddisarrangeddisheveleddisorderedmessyrumpledtangledtousledunkemptwrinkled

   Antonymeneatsmoothstraighttidyunruffled

2. Agitated or annoyedB2informal

   Feeling or showing irritation, upset, or disturbance.

   Aufgewühlt oder verärgert

   • She seemed ruffled by his rude comment.
   • He was easily ruffled by criticism.
   • The manager looked ruffled after the heated meeting.

   Synonymeagitatedannoyedbothereddiscomposeddisturbedflusteredirritatednettledpeevedprovokedupsetvexed

   Antonymecalmcomposedpeacefulsereneunruffleduntroubled

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um eine Handlung zu bezeichnen, die die Glätte oder Ordnung von etwas wie Haaren, Federn oder einer Oberfläche stört, oder um jemanden zu verärgern oder in Verwirrung zu bringen.

A verb used to indicate the act of disturbing the smoothness or order of something, such as hair, feathers, or a surface, or to cause someone to become annoyed or flustered.

1. Disturb the surface of waterB2formal

   To cause ripples or small waves on the surface of a liquid.

   Die Wasseroberfläche kräuseln

   • A gentle breeze ruffled the surface of the lake.
   • The duck ruffled the water as it swam by.
   • He threw a stone, ruffling the calm pond.

   Synonymeagitatedisturbrippleroilstir

   Antonymecalmsmoothstill

2. Annoy or upsetB2formal

   To cause someone to become annoyed, worried, or irritated.

   Verärgern oder aus der Fassung bringen

   • His rude comments ruffled her composure.
   • The delay ruffled the passengers' patience.
   • She was easily ruffled by criticism.

   Synonymeagitateannoybotherdiscomposedisturbflusterirritateperturbupsetvex

   Antonymecalmcomfortcomposereassuresoothe

3. Walk proudlyC1formal

   To walk with a confident, proud, or showy gait, often to impress others.

   Stolz einherschreiten

   • He ruffled into the room, expecting everyone to notice him.
   • The peacock ruffled across the lawn, displaying its feathers.
   • She ruffled down the street, turning heads.

   Synonymeparadeprancesashaystrutswagger

4. DiscomposeC1formal

   To disturb the calmness or order of someone or something.

   Beunruhigen

   • The unexpected news ruffled his usual calm demeanor.
   • Nothing seems to ruffle her, even in a crisis.
   • The chaotic scene ruffled the orderly routine.

   Synonymeagitatediscomposedisconcertflusterperturbshakenunsettleupset

   Antonymecalmcomposepacifyquietsettlesoothe

5. Twitch or flutterC1formal

   To move with a quick, slight, or irregular motion.

   Flattern

   • The bird ruffled its feathers nervously.
   • Her eyelids ruffled as she tried to stay awake.
   • The leaves ruffled in the light breeze.

   Synonymeflutterquiverrippletwitchvibrate

   Antonymecalmsettlesteadystill

6. Mix randomlyC1formal

   To mix or rearrange items in a random or disorderly way.

   Zufällig mischen

   • He ruffled the papers on his desk, looking for the document.
   • The wind ruffled the pages of the book.
   • She ruffled the cards before dealing them.

   Synonymedisarrangejumblemix upscrambleshuffle

   Antonymearrangeordersort

Phrasal-Variantenruffle up