Synonyms of ruffled

ruffled

verb

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!"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• annoyed
• irritated
• bugged
• bothered
• persecuted
• got
• aggravated
• nettled
• frosted
• exasperated
• riled
• irked
• angered
• infuriated
• vexed
• grated
• teased
• ate
• itched
• chafed
• worried
• burned (up)
• got to
• burnt (up)
• griped
• wore on
• galled
• rasped
• peeved
• piqued
• put out
• insulted
• provoked
• hacked (off)
• plagued
• upset
• narked
• stuck in one's craw
• offended
• harassed
• spited
• rubbed the wrong way
• got on one's nerves
• vext
• got one's goat
• enraged
• set one's teeth on edge
• roused
• enflamed
• agitated
• distressed
• perturbed
• inflamed
• hassled
• rankled
• nagged
• unsettled
• antagonized
• heckled
• disquieted
• incensed
• badgered
• harried
• roiled
• deviled
• affronted
• maddened
• pestered
• discomposed
• discomforted
• miffed
• baited
• bullyragged
• ballyragged
• fretted
• outraged
• unhinged
• devilled
• freaked (out)
• hagrode
• exercised
• undid

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obliged
• mollified
• appeased
• pacified
• pleased
• delighted
• satisfied
• gratified
• placated
• assured
• conciliated
• contented
• propitiated
• reassured
• soothed
• cheered
• comforted
• consoled
• quieted
• gladdened
• solaced

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of ruffled

The decision to go with a site across the bay, rather than at stadiums in Clearwater or Dunedin, ruffled some Pinellas County feathers. —Kathryn Varn, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024

His support for school vouchers ruffled teachers unions and members of the labor community. —Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024

Parrot Tulips Not your everyday tulip, parrot tulips have ruffled or cut petals, giving the impression of feathers, hence the name ('Flaming Parrot' shown here). —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024

At Chloé, a gossamer, ruffled top looks decidedly modern when contrasted with leather separates (don’t miss the cape). —Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024