ruffled

[ruhf-uhld]

adjective

1. (of apparel) having ruffles.

2. disturbed, vexed, or irritated.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ruffled¹

First recorded in 1600–10; ruffle ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

So feathers were seriously ruffled just weeks into his tenure when it emerged he had hired a noted vaccine critic, David Geier, to look again at the CDC data on that scientifically disproven link.

From BBC

Another claim by the state department of archaeology that has ruffled feathers is that the graffiti found on artefacts in Keeladi is similar to that found in the Indus Valley sites.

From BBC

Dressed in a matching polka dot tank top and ruffled skirt with blue chunky heeled boots and a mini purse, Mattel’s newest Barbie may look like previous dolls at first glance.

From Los Angeles Times

This isn’t the first time Carpenter has ruffled some feathers.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's like many, many thousands of rotating, glinting ruffled potato chips."

From Salon

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