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rattled

 

[ หˆrรฆtld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

shaken, disturbed

To rattle means to make a rapid succession of short, sharp noises. It can also refer to causing someone to feel anxious or unsettled. This word often describes the effect of unexpected events that disturb one's composure.

Synonyms

disturb, jolt, shake, upset

Examples of usage

  • The loud noise rattled the windows.
  • She was rattled by the unexpected news.
  • The car engine rattled on the rough road.
Context #2 | Verb

frightened, nervous

Rattled can also indicate a state of being thrown into confusion or disarray, usually due to surprise or fear. When someone is rattled, they may struggle to think clearly.

Synonyms

agitated, disturbed, flustered, unsettled

Examples of usage

  • He was visibly rattled after the argument.
  • The sudden noise rattled her nerves.
  • She felt rattled before her presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "rattled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agitado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเค‚เคคเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufgeregt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kekurangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะธะฒะพะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdenerwowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‹•ๆบใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nervioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท telaลŸlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ผ๋ž€์Šค๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุถุทุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozruลกenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozruลกenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒฆ่บ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaskrbljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณtrรบlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะปา›ั‹ะฝะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒจแƒšแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™laลŸlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nervioso

Etymology

The word 'rattle' has its origins in the late Middle English period, derived from the word 'ratlen,' which is related to the action of making a noise by shaking. This suggests an early association with sound and disturbance. The root of the term can be traced back to Old Norse 'ratla,' meaning 'to make a noise,' indicating that the concept of shaking and causing an audible reaction has been present in the language for centuries. By the 16th century, the term 'rattle' had evolved not only to represent the physical act of shaking but also to denote a state of disruption or disorder in a person's mental state. This duality in meaning illustrates how language develops to accommodate both sensory experiences and emotional responses, further enriching its usage in modern contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,240, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.