Definitions

ruffled

[ruhf-uhld] / ˈrʌf əld /

ADJECTIVE

disconcerted

Synonyms

STRONG

annoyed bewildered distracted disturbed embarrassed fazed flustered nonplussed perturbed rattled thrown troubled unsettled unzipped upset

WEAK

caught off balance come apart in botheration messed-up mixed-up out of countenance psyched-out shook-up spaced-out taken aback unglued

Antonyms

STRONG

happy settled

WEAK

calm composed concerted soothed unworried

ADJECTIVE

disheveled

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bedraggled messy rumpled

STRONG

dirty disarranged disarrayed disordered tousled unbuttoned unzipped

WEAK

bagged out beat up blowzy frowzy grubby messed-up mussed-up mussy scuzzy slipshod sloppy slovenly uncombed unfastidious untidy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clean

STRONG

neat ordered

WEAK

orderly tidy unwrinkled

ADJECTIVE

disordered

Synonyms

STRONG

confused deranged disarranged discombobulated disconnected disjointed dislocated disorganized displaced jumbled mislaid misplaced moved muddled removed roiled rumpled shifted shuffled tangled tossed tousled tumbled unsettled

WEAK

all over the place discontinuous in confusion incoherent out of place stirred up tampered-with untidy

Antonyms

STRONG

clear coherent connected methodical neat ordered organized systematic

WEAK

arranged orderly systematized trim

ADJECTIVE

excited

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitated annoyed delighted disturbed eager enthusiastic hysterical nervous passionate thrilled

STRONG

animated aroused awakened charged discomposed disconcerted inflamed moved piqued provoked roused stimulated stirred wired

WEAK

aflame beside oneself feverish fired up frantic high hot hot and bothered hyperactive in a tizzy juiced up jumpy on edge on fire overwrought steamed up wild worked-up zipped up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic calm disinterested indifferent unenthusiastic unexcited

WEAK

bored composed easygoing laid-back unenthused uninspired

ADJECTIVE

nervous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afraid agitated annoyed apprehensive concerned edgy fussy hesitant hysterical irritable jittery jumpy shaky shy skittish spooked tense timid uneasy uptight volatile weak

WEAK

basket case bothered distressed disturbed excitable fidgety fitful flustered high-strung nervy neurotic on edge overwrought querulous restive sensitive shrinking snappish solicitous taut timorous troubled twitchy unrestful unstrung upset wired worried

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bold brave calm certain collected composed confident cool easygoing extroverted fearless firm happy laid-back sufficient sure unafraid uncaring unwavering unworried

WEAK

unnervous

ADJECTIVE

rough

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bumpy choppy coarse fuzzy harsh rocky rugged

STRONG

bearded broken chapped disheveled jagged ridged sharp tangled tousled wrinkled

WEAK

asperous brambly bristly bushy cragged craggy cross-grained hairy knobby knotty nodular not smooth scabrous scraggy shaggy stony tufted unequal unfinished unlevel unshaven unshorn woolly wrinkly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm courteous easy flat gentle mild nice polite refined smooth soft sophisticated

STRONG

neat ordered unwrinkled

WEAK

accurate complete definite even level moderate polished precise regular temperate

ADJECTIVE

shaggy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

furry long-haired

WEAK

hirsute ragged rough rugged uncombed unshorn

Antonyms

WEAK

kempt shaven smooth

ADJECTIVE

tousled

Synonyms

STRONG

dirty disarranged disheveled disordered rumpled tangled

WEAK

grubby messed-up messy mussed-up sloppy uncombed unkempt

Antonyms

STRONG

neat ordered orderly

WEAK

kempt

ADJECTIVE

troubled

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitated anxious bothered concerned confused distraught distressed disturbed frightened irritated pained plagued puzzled scared tormented tortured unsettled worried

STRONG

aggravated alarmed anguished annoyed beset chagrined discombobulated disconcerted displeased disquieted flustered harried harrowed inconvenienced irked miffed mortified perplexed perturbed pestered provoked riled shaken terrified upset vexed

WEAK

afraid apprehensive fearful in a tizzy overwrought put out uneasy worried stiff

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm certain comforted content happy sure unconcerned untroubled unworried

STRONG

pleased

WEAK

at ease balanced collected composed cool peaceful quiet sane settled sound

ADJECTIVE

turbulent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bitter bumpy choppy fierce rough stormy swirling tempestuous unstable violent

WEAK

agitated blustering blustery boiling coarse confused destructive disordered disturbed foaming furious howling inclement moiling noisy restless riotous roaring rugged stirred up stormful storming thunderous tremulous tumultuous wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm gentle kind mild moderate nice peaceful smooth

WEAK

manageable obedient settled stable

ADJECTIVE

upset

Synonyms

STRONG

agitated amazed blue capsized confused disconcerted dismayed disordered disquieted distressed dragged grieved hurt ill low muddled overturned rattled shocked sick spilled thrown toppled troubled tumbled unsettled unzipped worried

WEAK

all torn up antsy apprehensive broken up bummed out chaotic come apart frantic in disarray jittery jumpy overwrought psyched-out put out shook-up tipped over unglued upside-down

Antonyms

STRONG

calm clean collected comforted composed content decent happy healthy joyful methodical moral ordered organized pleased settled sound strong systematic untroubled unworried well

WEAK

undisturbed

Example Sentences

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White likewise plays down the impact of forays into local politics by fellow US ambassadors that have ruffled feathers in France, Poland and elsewhere.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Before that, the Rockies — who beat the Dodgers twice in 13 meetings all of last season — chased starter Roki Sasaki from the game in the fifth inning and then ruffled the Dodgers’ relievers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould’s views on digital assets and innovation have ruffled the feathers of some in the banking industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

You could say that Tindall has ruffled one or two feathers in that time.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Mrs. Laroux ruffled her perfect hair as if she were thinking, and angry, and plotting.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

ruffled

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