ruffled

• Describe algo que está desigual, arrugado o fruncido, como tela con pliegues; también se usa para una persona que está irritada, alterada o preocupada.

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.

   Desordenado o alborotado

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

   Sinónimoscrumpleddisarrangeddisheveleddisorderedmessyrumpledtangledtousledunkemptwrinkled

   Antónimosneatsmoothstraighttidyunruffled

2. Agitated or annoyedB2informal

   Feeling or showing irritation, upset, or disturbance.

   Molesto o irritado

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

   Sinónimosagitatedannoyedbothereddiscomposeddisturbedflusteredirritatednettledpeevedprovokedupsetvexed

   Antónimoscalmcomposedpeacefulsereneunruffleduntroubled

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de alterar la suavidad o el orden de algo, como el cabello, las plumas o una superficie, o para causar molestia o confusión a alguien.

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.

   Agitar la superficie del agua

   • 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.

   Sinónimosagitatedisturbrippleroilstir

   Antónimoscalmsmoothstill

2. Annoy or upsetB2formal

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

   Alterar, molestar

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

   Sinónimosagitateannoybotherdiscomposedisturbflusterirritateperturbupsetvex

   Antónimoscalmcomfortcomposereassuresoothe

3. Walk proudlyC1formal

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

   Pavonearse

   • 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.

   Sinónimosparadeprancesashaystrutswagger

4. DiscomposeC1formal

   To disturb the calmness or order of someone or something.

   Descomponer, alterar

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

   Sinónimosagitatediscomposedisconcertflusterperturbshakenunsettleupset

   Antónimoscalmcomposepacifyquietsettlesoothe

5. Twitch or flutterC1formal

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

   Agitarse o revolotear

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

   Sinónimosflutterquiverrippletwitchvibrate

   Antónimoscalmsettlesteadystill

6. Mix randomlyC1formal

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

   mezclar al azar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdisarrangejumblemix upscrambleshuffle

   Antónimosarrangeordersort

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