Rankled

Pronunciation: /ˈræŋkəld/

Definitions of rankled

verb to cause annoyance or resentment

Example Sentences

A1 The loud music rankled my ears.

A2 Her constant criticism rankled him.

B1 The unfair treatment at work rankled her for weeks.

B2 His rude comments rankled with me long after the conversation ended.

C1 The betrayal by her best friend rankled deep within her soul.

C2 The injustice of the situation rankled him to the core, causing him to seek revenge.

Examples of rankled in a Sentence

formal The criticism from his colleagues rankled him deeply.

informal It really rankled me when she didn't thank me for helping her.

slang That comment really rankled my nerves.

figurative The unfair treatment rankled like a splinter in his mind.

Grammatical Forms of rankled

• past tense: rankled
• plural: rankles
• comparative: more rankled
• superlative: most rankled
• present tense: rankle
• future tense: will rankle
• perfect tense: have rankled
• continuous tense: is rankling
• singular: rankles
• positive degree: rankle
• infinitive: to rankle
• gerund: rankling
• participle: rankling

Origin and Evolution of rankled

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'rankled' originated from the Middle English word 'ranklen' which meant to fester or cause irritation.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rankled' has evolved to refer to a feeling of resentment or annoyance that lingers and causes ongoing discomfort.