ruffled

verb

Definition of rufflednext
past tense of ruffle
as in annoyed
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts the stream of minor complaints finally ruffled him into snapping, "If you don't like the way I'm doing it, do it yourself!"

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Recent Examples of ruffled There is, however, evidence that this Spain team can be ruffled. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 July 2026 The flippy ruffled hem alone sets it apart, while a flattering drop waist adds to its airy silhouette. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 For example, style a red and white Madewell ruffled polka-dot top with blue denim shorts and a pair of strappy red sandals for the Fourth, and then rewear it with red satin pants and white kitten heels for a summer date night. — ABC News, 3 June 2026 Multiple reports have emerged claiming Hardy's alleged tardiness on set has ruffled feathers with the cast and crew, with one report asserting he was fired from the show. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026 That decision has reportedly ruffled Melania’s feathers, according to astrology expert Tracy Higgs. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 25 May 2026 The factors that ruffled prospective investors in 2024 seem, for now, far in the rearview mirror. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 May 2026 Liu, of course was among the everybodies who are anybodies — and Jeff Bezos — at last week’s Met Gala, wowing the paparazzi in a burgundy red ruffled Vuitton dress. — Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 13 May 2026 Fruit Punch® Dianthus This ruffled perennial dianthus makes for a striking addition to your Mother’s Day bouquet. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruffled
  1. annoyed
  2. irritated
  3. bothered
  4. bugged
  5. persecuted
Verb
  • Gen is annoyed that Joy is still entertaining Luke via texts and video chats.
    — Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Not too much bugs him, but he sometimes is annoyed by his baby sister and doesn’t trust people who put pineapple on their pizza.
    — Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of annoyed
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  • But the idea has irritated California’s billionaire class, and some have left the state in protest or threatened to do so.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026
  • Hasslers, the researchers found, tended to be people who irritated the study respondents but whom the respondents could not escape.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Definition of irritated
Verb
  • Zoe Saldaña, who also received a tribute, explained why she was bothered by political questions.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Previous reports suggested that Cruise wasn’t all that bothered by Suri’s decision.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of bothered
Verb
  • The indictment revealed that prosecutors had bugged the Aisenbergs' home for three months after Sabrina's disappearance.
    — Curran Rastogi, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, a law-enforcement agency known as NABU, had bugged Mindich’s apartment in Kyiv, and detectives picked up his conversations about Fire Point.
    — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of bugged
Verb
  • Although the two programs similarly target humanitarian concerns, being a TPS holder does not guarantee asylum, which requires that applicants prove they’ve been persecuted on specific grounds.
    — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In The Bacchae, Dionysus becomes violent only because his existence has been denied and his followers persecuted, and his maenads similarly become destructive only when pursued.
    — Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 31 July 2026
Definition of persecuted

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