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!"
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Recent Examples of ruffled
Below, some of the finest, high-quality ruffled bedding around the web for creating the frothy bedscape of your daydreams.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2026
As for Ruffalo himself, who has on more than one occasion ruffled a few feathers with his advocacy, red carpet label pins and outspokenness, the Hulk actor suggested to Bonta to put together a posse.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
Readers will remember Carano from being fired from The Mandalorian after her outspoken conservative views ruffled feathers on social media.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
The first features a pink rose, ruffled pink carnations, and yellow and white mums.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2026
As for Ruffalo himself, who has on more than one occasion ruffled a few feathers with his advocacy, red carpet label pins and outspokenness, the Hulk actor suggested to Bonta to put together a posse.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
Readers will remember Carano from being fired from The Mandalorian after her outspoken conservative views ruffled feathers on social media.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
The first features a pink rose, ruffled pink carnations, and yellow and white mums.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruffled
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One who grew up respectful but annoyed by the success the league previously had in Seattle.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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Social media reactions to the bunny range from enamored to amused to annoyed at the price tag, which runs from $112 to $140.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Even minimal exposure to artificial lights irritated his burns, and recovery took months.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Many people have come out of the woodwork and jumped on the bandwagon, which irritated me.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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Despite being bothered by his elbow throughout the 2025 campaign, Rodón enjoyed his best season with the Yankees last year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Other birds won’t be bothered, but the crows will stay away for a long time.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Three people told the Washington Examiner that Scott had become paranoid that Lewandowski was spying on him through his work phone and had bugged his office.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2026
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Underwood went on The Bachelor as a straight man, made a connection with Randolph, broke up with her, bugged her car, and then was hit with a restraining order.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Eduiot site includes photographs and audiovisual material, and features the accounts of parents, siblings, cousins, nephews and nieces of Jews persecuted and disappeared under the dictatorship.—
Juan Melamed,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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The helpless and much persecuted turtles were cooked in a rich, creamy soup with chunks of meat.—
James Stout,
Outside,
29 Mar. 2026
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