ruffled

• Qualifie quelque chose qui est rendu irrégulier, froissé ou froncé en plis ; s'emploie aussi pour une personne irritée, agitée ou inquiète.

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.

   dérangé, en désordre

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

   Synonymescrumpleddisarrangeddisheveleddisorderedmessyrumpledtangledtousledunkemptwrinkled

   Antonymesneatsmoothstraighttidyunruffled

2. Agitated or annoyedB2informal

   Feeling or showing irritation, upset, or disturbance.

   contrarié, agacé

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

   Synonymesagitatedannoyedbothereddiscomposeddisturbedflusteredirritatednettledpeevedprovokedupsetvexed

   Antonymescalmcomposedpeacefulsereneunruffleduntroubled

• Verbe désignant l'action de déranger la douceur ou l'ordre de quelque chose, comme des cheveux, des plumes ou une surface, ou de provoquer chez quelqu'un de l'irritation ou de la confusion.

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.

   Rider la surface de l'eau

   • 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.

   Synonymesagitatedisturbrippleroilstir

   Antonymescalmsmoothstill

2. Annoy or upsetB2formal

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

   Agacer, contrarier, déranger

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

   Synonymesagitateannoybotherdiscomposedisturbflusterirritateperturbupsetvex

   Antonymescalmcomfortcomposereassuresoothe

3. Walk proudlyC1formal

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

   marcher avec fierté

   • 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.

   Synonymesparadeprancesashaystrutswagger

4. DiscomposeC1formal

   To disturb the calmness or order of someone or something.

   Décontenancer

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

   Synonymesagitatediscomposedisconcertflusterperturbshakenunsettleupset

   Antonymescalmcomposepacifyquietsettlesoothe

5. Twitch or flutterC1formal

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

   Tressaillir ou frémir

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

   Synonymesflutterquiverrippletwitchvibrate

   Antonymescalmsettlesteadystill

6. Mix randomlyC1formal

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

   Mélanger au hasard

   • 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.

   Synonymesdisarrangejumblemix upscrambleshuffle

   Antonymesarrangeordersort

Variantes phrasalruffle up