rattled

• Describe un estado de nerviosismo, inquietud o perturbación, a menudo causado por un shock repentino o una sorpresa.

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.

   Agitado o confundido

   • 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.

   Sinónimosagitatedbothereddiscomposeddisconcertedfazedflusteredperturbedshakenunnervedupset

   Antónimoscalmcollectedcomposedcoolpoisedsereneunperturbedunruffled

• Verbo que se refiere a producir o hacer producir una serie rápida de sonidos cortos y agudos, como el traqueteo de algo suelto o vibrante. También puede indicar el acto de agitar algo para que suene de ese modo.

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.

   traquetear, cascabelear

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

   Sinónimosbangclackclangclankclatterclickclinkjanglejingletinkle

2. Shake and cause to make a rattling noiseB1formal

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

   Sacudir haciendo sonar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosclankclatterclinkjangleshake

Variantes phrasalrattle downrattle offrattle on