Antonyms for ruffled

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ruhf-uh ld

Phonetic Transcription : ˈrʌf əld

Definition of ruffled

Origin : early 14c., "to disturb the smoothness of," perhaps from Old Norse hrufla "to scratch," or Low German ruffelen "to wrinkle, curl," both of unknown origin. Meaning "disarrange" (hair or feathers) first recorded late 15c.; sense of "annoy, distract" is from 1650s. Related: Ruffled; ruffling.

verb mess up
verb upset, irritate

Example sentences :

His fingers had ruffled his hair into a dissipated untidiness.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

Finally he extricated himself, ruffled, breathless, but still talking.
Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner

Then she smoothed out her ruffled frock, and patted her hair into its place.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

Then she put her hand up and stroked his cheek and ruffled his hair.
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

Observe how Emerson is wriggled and ruffled in this crushing crowd.
Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani

The curate's ruffled feelings were evidently not soothed by this explanation.
Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln

The sermon had nothing to do with Jonah or the whale, so his feelings were not ruffled.
Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln

A shade of disappointment and ruffled vanity crossed his face.
Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini

They ruffled their wings and preened their plumage, a sure indication of satisfaction.
Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum

But let the surface of the water be ruffled by the wind and what do we find then?
Extract from : « Clairvoyance » by Charles Webster Leadbeater

Synonyms for ruffled

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