triggered
Americanadjective
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started, set in motion, or released by a specified thing or in a specified way.
I saw an article online about obesity-triggered heart disease.
When any of the cameras detects a motion, the LCD screen displays live video from the triggered camera.
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fired or exploded by pulling a trigger or releasing a triggering device.
One of the triggered missiles blew up in the second level of the building, injuring three people.
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having an intense negative emotional reaction to something, usually something connected with past trauma or a bad experience.
When a stressful social encounter makes me feel triggered and panicky, I try to distance myself from the situation.
Consider using a triggered state, such as anger or anxiety, as a signal to yourself to pause and relax.
verb
Other Word Forms
- untriggered adjective
Etymology
Origin of triggered
Example Sentences
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The situation differs from 2022, when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered a historic surge in oil prices.
From Barron's
For many ordinary Iranians, tension had already been high following mass protests in late December triggered by economic hardship that left thousands dead.
From Barron's
Mass demonstrations, initially triggered by concerns over the cost of living, started building in late December and posted the greatest threat ever to the Islamic republic.
From Barron's
"This tells us that beige fat doesn't care whether the burning is triggered by cold or by diet," says Philip Ruppert.
From Science Daily
Previously, scientists believed the Sun may have triggered the instability that caused those inner moon collisions.
From Science Daily
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