unruffle

[ uhn-ruhf-uhl ]

verb (used with object)

, un·ruf·fled, un·ruf·fling.

1. to calm (someone).
2. to smooth out (something).

verb (used without object)

, un·ruf·fled, un·ruf·fling.

1. to become calm or smoothed out.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unruffle¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; un- ² + ruffle ¹

Related Words

• sedate