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rattled

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹætəɫd// UK //ɹˈætəld// rat·tled

adj. feeling nervous, worried, or confused after something unexpected happens. You feel this way when a situation makes you lose your confidence.

adj. feeling nervous, unsettled, or disconcerted by a sudden event or realization. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'feel', 'look', or 'seem'.


SIMPLE

She felt rattled after the loud argument.

CONTEXTUAL

The experienced politician looked visibly rattled when the reporter asked about the missing funds.

COMPLEX

Despite his usual composure, the sudden collapse of the stock market left the investor feeling rattled and unsure of his next move.

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Usage

Often follows a linking verb; can also be used as a past participle in passive constructions.

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