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rattled

/ˈrætəld/  ·  say it: RAT·uld

made nervous or unsettled

In Emotions & Moods

In more detail

1. (adjective) upset, nervous, or confused

2. (verb) past tense of rattle; made a series of short sharp sounds

3. (verb) past tense of rattle; disturbed or upset someone

Examples

• 1. She felt rattled after the car accident and couldn't focus on work.
• 2. The windows rattled loudly when the truck drove past.
• 3. The criticism rattled him, but he tried not to show it.

Nearby in Emotions & Moods

overwrought, perturbed, placated, subdued, tormented, vexed