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
The factors that ruffled prospective investors in 2024 seem, for now, far in the rearview mirror.
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Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
Liu, of course was among the everybodies who are anybodies — and Jeff Bezos — at last week’s Met Gala, wowing the paparazzi in a burgundy red ruffled Vuitton dress.
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Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
Fruit Punch® Dianthus This ruffled perennial dianthus makes for a striking addition to your Mother’s Day bouquet.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2026
Before that, the Rockies — who beat the Dodgers twice in 13 meetings all of last season — chased starter Roki Sasaki from the game in the fifth inning and then ruffled the Dodgers’ relievers.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
Liu, of course was among the everybodies who are anybodies — and Jeff Bezos — at last week’s Met Gala, wowing the paparazzi in a burgundy red ruffled Vuitton dress.
—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
Fruit Punch® Dianthus This ruffled perennial dianthus makes for a striking addition to your Mother’s Day bouquet.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2026
Before that, the Rockies — who beat the Dodgers twice in 13 meetings all of last season — chased starter Roki Sasaki from the game in the fifth inning and then ruffled the Dodgers’ relievers.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruffled
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Others are annoyed that its ambiguous language will create confusion over how — or if — the state will enforce compliance.
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David goes on a tour of the past 250 years and is deeply annoyed by every facet of it.
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But the idea has irritated California’s billionaire class, and some have left the state in protest or threatened to do so.
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Hasslers, the researchers found, tended to be people who irritated the study respondents but whom the respondents could not escape.
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Maybe Bill Plaschke would be aware of that, and give due credit, if his hometown major newspaper bothered to have a dedicated correspondent covering one of the city’s NBA teams.
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For all the breathless coverage devoted to celebrity engagements, weddings, and whirlwind divorces, some of Hollywood’s most enduring love stories involve couples who never bothered with the paperwork.
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When Riley returned to the table, La La told me that his high profile in the city sometimes bugged her, because fans were always interrupting them, even sitting down at their table.
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Upon arriving at big-league camp this spring, Rojas said the different grip initially bugged him.
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In Britain, all the large predators had long since been exterminated and the smaller ones (like foxes) were ruthlessly persecuted.
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Supporting people who have too often been, and continue to be, persecuted and othered would be a direct way to address the suffering.
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“Ruffled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruffled. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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