jangled
/ˈdʒæŋɡəld/
VERB
1. Make a rattling metallic sound
To produce a harsh, ringing, or rattling sound, especially when metal objects strike or vibrate against one another.
1.1. Metallic objects making noise
Producing a series of sharp, irregular metallic sounds as objects strike, shake, or move against one another.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- silenced
- hushed
- quieted
Examples
- The keys jangled loudly as he searched through his pockets.
- The loose chains jangled against the metal gate in the wind.
Related Words
1.2. Producing discordant or harsh sounds
Making unpleasant, clashing, or irregular noises that create a harsh or dissonant sound.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- harmonized
- blended
- mellowed
Examples
- The old machinery jangled and clattered throughout the workshop.
- The discordant bells jangled across the quiet street.
Related Words
- crashed
- roared
- reverberated
- rang
VERB
2. Irritate or disturb emotionally
To cause someone to feel nervous, irritated, unsettled, or mentally disturbed.
2.1. Causing nervousness or unease
Making someone's nerves feel unsettled or tense, often through a sudden or disturbing experience.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The sudden explosion jangled his nerves and left him unable to concentrate.
- The unexpected news jangled her emotions throughout the afternoon.
Related Words
- alarmed
- disconcerted
- flustered
- shaken
2.2. Causing irritation or annoyance
Making someone feel irritated or uncomfortable through something unpleasant, disturbing, or discordant.
Synonyms
- irritated
- annoyed
- aggravated
- bothered
- jarred
- grated
Antonyms
- pleased
- soothed
- comforted
Examples
- The repetitive noise jangled her patience during the long meeting.
- His harsh remarks jangled the nerves of everyone in the room.
Related Words
- provoked
- vexed
- displeased
VERB
3. Quarrel or argue verbally
To engage in a verbal disagreement or exchange angry words with someone.
3.1. Engaging in a verbal dispute
Arguing or exchanging hostile words with another person over a disagreement.
Synonyms
- quarreled
- argued
- bickered
- wrangled
- squabbled
- disputed
Antonyms
- agreed
- concurred
- reconciled
Examples
- The two colleagues jangled over the proposed changes to the project.
- The neighbors jangled about the noise coming from the apartment.
Related Words
- clashed
- disagreed
- contended
- quibbled
- sparred