adjective
- having wrinkles, folds, or an uneven surface; disturbed from a smooth state
- agitated, annoyed, or upset
Usage: informal
Examples
- The bird’s ruffled feathers showed it was alarmed.
- Her ruffled hair suggested she had just woken up.
- The wind left the lake’s surface ruffled with small waves.
- He seemed ruffled by the unexpected criticism.
- She smoothed her ruffled dress before entering the room.
- The teacher appeared ruffled after dealing with the disruptive student.
- The cat’s ruffled fur slowly returned to normal.