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jangled

 

[ หˆdส’รฆล‹ษกษ™ld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sound or feeling

The term 'jangled' describes a state of being that is characterized by a sharp, discordant sound or a feeling of anxiety and tension. It often conveys a sense of disturbance or irritation. In a musical context, it can refer to notes that clash harshly, creating an unpleasant auditory experience. In emotional contexts, it can depict a state where someone feels nervously agitated or unsettled.

Synonyms

discordant, frayed, harsh, tensed

Examples of usage

  • The jangled sound of the broken guitar strings was unbearable.
  • After the argument, her jangled nerves made it hard to concentrate.
  • The city's jangled noise kept him awake all night.

Translations

Translations of the word "jangled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agitado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคคเคฐเคคเฅ€เคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unruhig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gelisah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะธะฒะพะถะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nerwowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ‚ใใ‚ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inquieto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rahatsฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ์•ˆํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุถุทุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neklidnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nepokojnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒฆ่บ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nemiren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณrรณleika

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะฐาฃะดะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒคแƒแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narahat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inquieto

Etymology

The word 'jangled' originated from the Middle English term 'janglen,' which meant to make a discordant noise or to chatter. This term is further derived from the Old English 'jangian,' which indicated a clanging, ringing, or chattering sound. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass not only auditory sensations but also emotional states. The evolution of its usage reflects the dual nature of human experience, where sound and feeling often intertwine. The root captures both the literal sense of harsh noise and the metaphorical sense of anxiety. In modern English, 'jangled' is commonly employed to describe both the dissonance in music and the distress felt in stressful situations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,479 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.