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- Dictionaryrattle/ˈratl/
verb
- 1. make or cause to make a rapid succession of short, sharp knocking sounds: "the roof rattled with little gusts of wind" Similar
- 2. make (someone) nervous, worried, or irritated: informal "she turned quickly, rattled by his presence" Similar
noun
- 1. a rapid succession of short, sharp, sounds: "the rattle of teacups on the tray" Similar
- 2. a thing used to make a rattling sound.
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Rattled means worried or nervous, especially when something unexpected happens. Learn how to use this informal adjective in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.
Rattle can mean to make a rapid succession of short sharp noises, to chatter incessantly, to upset or disturb, or to furnish with ratlines. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and word history of rattle.
Rattle can be a noun or a verb that means a sound or an action of quickly repeated knocks. It can also refer to a toy, a device, or a part of a snake that makes a rattling noise.
Rattle can be a noun or a verb that means a sound or a device that makes a noise like a series of knocks. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms and usage of rattle with examples and translations.
Rattled means disconcerted or unnerved, especially in a situation that requires calmness or composure. See examples of rattled in sentences, synonyms, pronunciation and related words.
rattled. Someone who's rattled feels confused and upset. If you're easily rattled, you might want to think twice before taking a job as a lifeguard at a busy swimming pool. When you're rattled, you're shaken and maybe a little fearful.
Synonyms for RATTLED: upset, bothered, agitated, nervous, disturbed, perturbed, irritated, aggravated; Antonyms of RATTLED: collected, composed, calm, confident, poised, unperturbed, assured, secure
