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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ruffled

Sydney Sweeney ruffled the feathers of some professional athletes when her ad for the sports trading app Novig dropped last week. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

This is where Ford's crackdown has ruffled at least two local unions. — Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026

More than 35 years later, Cole Trickle’s new leading lady has ruffled some feathers for a previous Days of Thunder co-star. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026

Similar to Musk’s past real estate projects in Texas, including towering metal gates around his West Lake Hills compound, the mogul’s latest venture has ruffled the feathers of some locals. — India Roby, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026

The top features ruffled cap sleeves and a flowy silhouette that can be easily paired with shorts in the summer and jeans as the weather cools down. — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026

There is, however, evidence that this Spain team can be ruffled. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 July 2026

The flippy ruffled hem alone sets it apart, while a flattering drop waist adds to its airy silhouette. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026

For example, style a red and white Madewell ruffled polka-dot top with blue denim shorts and a pair of strappy red sandals for the Fourth, and then rewear it with red satin pants and white kitten heels for a summer date night. — ABC News, 3 June 2026