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adjective

Definition of rattlednext
as in upset

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rattled

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verb

past tense of rattle
1
as in clattered
to make a series of short sharp noises the children tromped through the kitchen, making the plates on the shelf rattle

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2
as in chatted
to engage in casual or rambling conversation busily rattling away about our vacation plans, we didn't listen to the announcements and missed our flight

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as in rambled
to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point she rattled on and on about all her European shopping trips, but I wasn't really listening

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as in embarrassed
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress don't let a little mistake rattle you while you're playing during the piano recital

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rattled
  1. upset
  2. chatted
  3. bothered
  4. talked
  5. wandered
  6. confused
  7. agitated
  8. nervous
Adjective
  • Now the Eras Tour is ending, many are understandably upset that this sense of camaraderie is coming to a close.
    Callum Booth, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin was still upset and tweeting about Ole Miss’ exclusion as of Sunday afternoon.
    Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of upset
Verb
  • Earlier this season, Norris chatted with The Hollywood Reporter and reflected on everything he’s accomplished this year with the team.
    Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
  • While some attendees stayed for desserts, others mingled and chatted rather than immediately heading out.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of chatted
Adjective
  • Young people, who make the majority of South Africa’s 60 million population, appeared less bothered to participate in that election.
    Farai Mutsaka, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2024
  • President Trump would perhaps be less bothered about Israel allowing Jewish settlers back into Gaza, as part of the Israeli government would like to do.
    New York Times, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of bothered
Verb
  • As part of his teaching, the court heard that Westwood talked to one teenager, who was raped, about a masturbation scene from Bridgerton.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Prince Harry briefly talked father-son rivalry in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment on his new Netflix show Polo, released Tuesday.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of talked
Verb
  • The suspect wandered around the vicinity of the Hilton Hotel.
    Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • One in a while, a veteran wandered or fell onto the trolley tracks and didn’t hear or chose not to hear the warning clang of the bell of an approaching train.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of wandered
Verb
  • However, the Madea star said his science teacher then asked him about dissecting the animal, which confused a young Perry.
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, the state’s agriculture department, which had been routinely testing Raw Farm milk products kept getting negative results — leaving infectious disease experts confused.
    Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of confused
Adjective
  • Some South Florida fire rescue agencies’ protocols call it agitated delirium.
    Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The crowd, seemingly more agitated, followed Mayweather into the street.
    Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of agitated
Adjective
  • Tyler Hines did such an amazing job of being a mentor this season, and a supporter for all of us nervous guys in the middle of a competition.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Read more Auto giants are getting nervous about the prospect of mega fines as EV demand falters ‘Europe’s Detroit’ built a thriving car industry.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of nervous
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