Ruffling example sentences

ruf·fle

verb

ruffling (present participle)

- disorder or disarrange (someone's hair), typically by running one's hands through it:

- (of a bird) erect (its feathers) in anger or display:

- disturb the smoothness or tranquility of:

- disconcert or upset the composure of (someone):

Synonyms

disarrange, tousle, dishevel, rumple, tumble, riffle, disorder, tangle, muss, smooth, ripple, riffle, roughen, smooth, annoy, irritate, irk, vex, nettle, needle, anger, exasperate, disconcert, unnerve, fluster, flurry, agitate, harass, upset, disturb, discomfit, discompose, discountenance, perturb, unsettle, bother, affect, worry, disquiet, trouble, confuse, rattle, faze, throw, rile, niggle, aggravate, bug, miff, peeve, discombobulate, nark, soothe, calm

"Ruffling" Example Sentences

1. The wind was ruffling the surface of the lake.
2. She spent hours ruffling through the old photographs.
3. His careless words were ruffling her feathers.
4. The cat enjoyed having its fur ruffled.
5. The news report caused quite a ruffling of feathers.
6. He stood there, ruffling his already messy hair.
7. The fabric had a slightly ruffled texture.
8. Her voice was a low murmur, barely ruffling the quiet of the room.
9. The bird’s wings were ruffling in the breeze.
10. Gently ruffling the child's hair, she kissed their forehead.
11. The argument left her feelings ruffled and upset.
12. He felt a slight ruffling of his normally calm demeanor.
13. The waves were ruffling against the shore.
14. With a flourish, she ruffled the pages of the book.
15. His actions were ruffling the established order.
16. The ruffled shirt added to his disheveled appearance.
17. The child giggled, enjoying the ruffling of their hair.
18. She found the constant interruptions ruffling.
19. The silk sheets felt smooth, not at all ruffled.
20. His anger was ruffling the calm atmosphere.
21. The ruffled edges of the photograph showed its age.
22. The storm began ruffling the placid waters.
23. He tried to smooth down the ruffled collar of his shirt.
24. Her temper was easily ruffled.
25. The ruffling of the leaves signaled the approaching storm.
26. The announcement caused a ruffling of discontent.
27. She felt a ruffling unease about the situation.
28. He stood there, calmly observing the ruffling of his patience.
29. The ruffled feathers of the bird indicated its distress.
30. The gentle breeze was ruffling the wheat fields.
31. His reputation was badly ruffled by the scandal.
32. The ruffled collar added a touch of elegance to the dress.
33. She was ruffling through her bag, searching for her keys.
34. The slight ruffling of the curtains hinted at a presence.
35. He watched the ruffling water reflect the sunset.
36. The ruffled appearance of the document suggested it had been hastily prepared.
37. His self-confidence was slightly ruffled by the criticism.
38. The strong wind was ruffling the flags.
39. She felt a sense of ruffled dignity after the insult.
40. The dog’s ears were ruffled as it playfully chased its tail.
41. He sat there, ruffling his beard thoughtfully.
42. The ruffling of papers disturbed the quiet study.
43. The news report caused considerable ruffling amongst the populace.
44. The gentle ruffling of the pages accompanied her reading.
45. The cat enjoyed the ruffling of its fur by the child.
46. The crisp fabric avoided any ruffling.
47. The incident left him feeling rather ruffled and confused.
48. She continued ruffling through the drawers looking for the missing item.
49. The ruffled surface of the old painting added to its charm.
50. The unexpected question left her slightly ruffled.