ruffled
/ˈrʌfəld/
adjective
- Having a decorative strip of gathered fabric (a ruffle).
- The curtains had a ruffled edge that added a touch of elegance.
- The baby's dress was covered in ruffled layers.
- She wore a ruffled blouse to the party.
- Disturbed or made uneven in surface or appearance; not smooth.
- The ruffled water reflected the gray sky.
- His ruffled hair made him look like he just woke up.
- The bird's ruffled feathers showed it was stressed.
- Upset, annoyed, or agitated in mood.
- He tried to stay calm, but his ruffled tone gave away his frustration.
- She felt ruffled after the heated argument.
- The manager was ruffled by the sudden change in plans.
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