What it means
Rattled means visibly shaken, flustered, or mentally knocked off balance, like someone’s confidence has just been dented. You’ll hear it in footy, boxing, and everyday rows when a person starts making silly mistakes, talking too fast, or losing the plot. It’s not just nervous, it’s that telltale wobble everyone else clocks straight away.
Usage examples
"After that dodgy pen, our lad was proper rattled, miskicking every clearance, arguing with the gaffer, and begging the ref for a breather."
"The keeper looked rattled after the early goal and fumbled the next three crosses."
"Don't let the loud questions get you rattled, take a breath and answer the easy ones first."
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