Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ruffled
Adjective
/ˈrʌf.əld/
Definition
Disturbed, disordered, or agitated; a state of being in disarray.
Examples
- The wind ruffled her hair as she walked along the beach.
- He wore a ruffled shirt to the party, which added to his charming demeanor.
- Her plans were ruffled by the sudden rainstorm.
Meaning
To ruffle means to make something untidy or to disturb the smoothness of something. It can also refer to a feeling of agitation or unease.
Synonyms
- Disheveled
- Disordered
- Agitated
- Unsettled
- Rumpled
