Meaning & use

rattled

adjective·Everyday

Feeling nervous, shaken, or confused, usually because of a sudden or stressful event.

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She felt rattled after the near miss on the icy highway.

The usually confident speaker seemed rattled by the unexpected question.

A note on using this word

Rattled is informal and describes a temporary state of nervous disturbance, unlike 'anxious', which can describe a more lasting trait.

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