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- Dictionaryrat·tle/ˈrad(ə)l/
verb
- 1. make or cause to make a rapid succession of short, sharp knocking sounds, typically as a result of shaking and striking repeatedly against a hard surface or object: "he rattled some change in his pocket" Similar
- 2. cause (someone) to feel nervous, worried, or irritated: informal "she turned quickly, rattled by his presence" Similar
noun
- 1. a rapid succession of short, sharp, hard 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
a sound similar to a series of quickly repeated knocks:...
- Rattle
Learn the meanings and usage of the word rattle as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Rattle can mean to make a rapid succession of short sharp noises, to chatter incessantly, to upset or disturb, or a device that produces a rattle.
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.
Rattled means disconcerted, unnerved, or flustered, especially by something unexpected or shocking. It can also mean to talk rapidly or to make a rattling sound. See examples, translations, and related words.
Rattled means disconcerted or unnerved, often caused by something unexpected or stressful. See examples of rattled in sentences, synonyms, pronunciation and related words.
Find 157 words that mean rattled, such as upset, agitated, nervous, or embarrassed, and their opposites, such as composed, calm, or confident. Learn the definitions and examples of rattled as an adjective or a verb.
Rattle can be a noun or a verb that means a sound or an action of quickly repeated knocks. It can also mean to worry or make nervous. See more meanings, synonyms, idioms and examples of rattle.
