triggered

[ trig-erd ]

adjective

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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

1. the simple past tense and past participle of trigger.

Other Words From

• un·trig·gered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of triggered¹

trigger ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Thursday's strike on Dnipro was described as unusual by eyewitnesses and triggered explosions which went on for three hours.

From BBC

"Changes in gut bacteria triggered by probiotics may contribute to these improvements," Curras-Collazo said.

From Science Daily

Western officials were quick to deny this, saying that such a strike would have triggered a nuclear alert in the US.

From BBC

The text exchange and horrific pun triggered a huge fight.

From Los Angeles Times

But his resignation triggered a drip feed of leaks in subsequent days as the ethics panel wrangled over what to do about the report.

From BBC

Related Words

• bring about
• cause
• generate
• produce
• prompt
• provoke
• set off
• spark
• start